1 Doctoral studentship in the research project “Islamophobia in Germany, Poland and Russia, with Particular Attention to Its Christian Dimension” in Sweden | Södertörn University

One doctoral studentship in the research project “Islamophobia in Germany, Poland and Russia, with Particular Attention to Its Christian Dimension”.

The doctoral student will be affiliated to the Historical Studies research area. The overall purpose of the project is to study, historically and sociologically, the characteristics of Islamophobia in these countries through the lens of contemporary history. Diachronic and synchronic comparisons will thus be made, with a special focus on the Christian dimension. The research project has two senior scholars, specialising in Germany and Poland, and the doctoral student is expected to focus on the Russian part.

The Study of Religions at Södertörn University has a strong international and multi-disciplinary orientation. Together with History, Ethnology, History of Ideas and Archaeology, it is part of the Historical Studies research area, which currently has about 25 doctoral students. Shared profile areas within Historical Studies include, among others, contemporary history and studies of the Baltic Sea region and Eastern Europe. Religio-historical, religio-sociological and religio-anthropological perspectives are particularly impo rtant in the Study of Religions, and the primary focus is on contemporary history.

Entry requirements and selection

The general entry requirements are:

• a second-cycle/master level qualification,
• fulfilment of the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits awarded at second-cycle/master level, or
• the acquisition of substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

Specific entry requirements

Previous degree in the Study of Religions (Master’s level – 60 or 120 credits). Good knowledge of Russian as well as English is important. A religio-historical and/or religio-sociological orientation is also of particular significance.

Employment

An application for a place on a third-cycle programme is also an application for employment on a doctoral studentship. The employment is for no longer than the equivalent to four years full time studies. The provisions relating to employment on a doctoral studentship are stated in the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5, Sections 1-7. Doctoral students will be employed by the School of History and Contemporary Studies at Södertörn University. The starting date is September 1 or October 1, 2014, in agreement with the project leader.

Contacts:

For more information on the research project “Islamophobia in Germany, Poland and Russia, with Particular Attention to Its Christian Dimension”, please contact Head of School Martin Wottle (Αυτή η διεύθυνση Email προστατεύεται από τους αυτοματισμούς αποστολέων ανεπιθύμητων μηνυμάτων. Χρειάζεται να ενεργοποιήσετε τη JavaScript για να μπορέσετε να τη δείτε.). For employment matters or how to apply contact the Human Resources Officer, School of Historical and Contemporary Studies, Calle Aaro (Αυτή η διεύθυνση Email προστατεύεται από τους αυτοματισμούς αποστολέων ανεπιθύμητων μηνυμάτων. Χρειάζεται να ενεργοποιήσετε τη JavaScript για να μπορέσετε να τη δείτε.).

Application Deadline: 17 March 2014.