Postdoctoral Fellow: Educational Research in Aesthetic Arts

Umeå Universitet; Umeå kommun; On-site; SEK 331,162 - 496,743; Full time

Job summary

Umeå Universitet in Sweden is seeking a postdoctoral fellow in Educational Work with a focus on Aesthetic Subjects. The position is part of the Career Programme for researchers with a recently obtained doctoral degree in Educational Sciences. Responsibilities include research, community engagement, collaboration, and teaching up to 20%.

The role requires strong communication skills in English and a relevant doctoral degree, with a full-time commitment for two years. Applications must be submitted in Swedish or English by 12 August 2026.

Qualifications

• Completed or in progress a doctoral degree in Educational Work or equivalent.
• Priority given to candidates who completed their doctoral degree within three years.
• Must not have been employed as a postdoctoral fellow at Umeå University for more than one year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in educational work focusing on aesthetic subjects.
• Publish research, engage with the community, and organize seminars.
• Teach up to 20% of the curriculum at various academic levels.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills in English

Capacity for collaboration

Research expertise

Education

Doctoral degree in Educational Work or a relevant subject

Job description

Umeå Universitet in Sweden is seeking a postdoctoral fellow in Educational Work with a focus on Aesthetic Subjects. The position is part of the Career Programme for researchers with a recently obtained doctoral degree in Educational Sciences. Responsibilities include research, community engagement, collaboration, and teaching up to 20%.

The role requires strong communication skills in English and a relevant doctoral degree, with a full-time commitment for two years. Applications must be submitted in Swedish or English by 12 August 2026.