Doctoral student in Artistic Practice

Göteborgs universitet; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 328,025 - 392,910; Full time

Job summary

Göteborgs universitet is inviting applications for a Doctoral position at the Artistic Faculty, focusing on Artistic Practice. The role includes up to 20% departmental duties and the opportunity to engage with international partners. Applicants must have a second-level qualification and demonstrate strong artistic and academic capabilities.

The position offers a salary of SEK 32,300 monthly before tax, with a start date of 18 January 2027. Physical presence in Gothenburg is required throughout the doctoral studies.

Qualifications

• Documented specialization in relevant Artistic Practice.
• Independent project (thesis) with at least 30 higher education credits.
• Demonstrated ability to work with high-level artistic practice.

Responsibilities

• Complete doctoral studies leading to a degree.
• Participate in departmental duties up to 20% of full-time.
• Engage in mobility and exchange with partners.

Skills

Artistic innovation

Critical thinking

Research proposal creation

Academic writing

Education

Second-level qualification

Minimum 240 credits with 60 at second-cycle level

Job description

The University of Gothenburg tackles society's challenges with diverse knowledge. The university has 58,000 students and 6,800 employees, making it a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world, contributing to a better future.

Doctoral position

The Artistic Faculty consists of the departments HDK-Valand - Academy of Art and Design and Academy of Music and Drama. As a combined faculty of art and learning, it is an independent, visionary and critical force in creating a more sustainable and open society.

Duties

Doctoral studies comprise four years of full‑time study, leading to a doctoral degree. As part of the employment you may have departmental duties corresponding to up to 20 % of full‑time employment, distributed throughout the study period, which can extend the studies. Departmental duties usually consist of teaching at first‑ and second‑cycle levels, but may also include research and administration.

Within the first three calendar years after commencement you will be required to participate in up to two months of mobility and exchange with one or more of HDK-Valand's partners, while continuing your doctoral research.

The position is an employment; you are required to be at the workplace during normal working hours unless otherwise agreed or due to illness.

Eligibility

To be considered you must meet the general entry requirements for doctoral education and the specific entry requirements for Artistic Practice.

1. Achieved a second‑level qualification.
2. Completed at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are at second‑cycle level.
3. Acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way, either in Sweden or abroad.

• Documented specialization of study oriented toward relevant issues in Artistic Practice.
• Independent project (thesis) comprising at least 30 higher education credits, or equivalent.
• Documented ability to work with artistic practice at a high level.
• Genuine artistic experience in research.
• Documented interest in reflection, research‑related issues and processes.
• Documented experience in academic writing or equivalent, demonstrating research‑like stringency.

Applicants who have acquired equivalent knowledge elsewhere also meet the specific requirements.

Assessment criteria

• Demonstrate a track record of accomplishment and artistic innovation in your specific field(s) through documented practice.
• Provide a clear research project proposal that:
  • identifies and contextualises a clear research task
  • includes relevant practical and theoretical research methods
  • includes a timetable of planned actions and milestones
  • shows the potential to contribute to the relevant subject
  • indicates how the project relates to the existing research expertise and thematics of the academy
• Demonstrate ability to think critically and explain the importance of the proposed research project.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of a doctoral researcher and of the nature of a PhD employment position.
• Show the potential to contribute to the wider research environment and the educational mission of the academy in the future.

Admission and employment

Upon admission you will be employed as a doctoral student at the University of Gothenburg. Initial employment may apply for a maximum of one year and may be renewed in extensions of up to two years. A doctoral student may be employed for a maximum of eight years, but the total period of employment may not exceed the equivalent of full‑time doctoral study for four years.

Start date: 18 January 2027.

The local agreement on salaries for doctoral students applies. The current monthly salary before tax is SEK 32 300.

Doctoral studies at HDK-Valand require physical presence in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Applicants requiring a residence permit for higher education must present a valid permit no later than the start of studies. Failure to comply may lead to revocation of admission.