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PhD student position in History of Science, Uppsala (Sweden), Deadline: 31 Mar 2015

Ph.D. position in History of Science, Uppsala University

The Department of History of Science and Ideas, Uppsala University, 
Sweden, is internationally recognized for its research in history of 
science, history of medicine, intellectual history, educational history, 
cultural history and history of the media. We are searching for students 
with a master degree and historical research interests of relevance for 
history of science. In the review of applications, the quality of the 
master thesis is of overall importance but also the quality of the 
research plan is of significance. We appreciate applicants with an exam 
from and/or experience of universities outside of Sweden.

The Office for the History of Science is a research unit within the 
Department of History of Science and Ideas. The 4-year PhD position is 
part of their research program that aims at investigating how modes of 
natural inquiry (of which science is just one) emerged and developed in 
their specific social and cultural milieus. A close study of techniques of 
knowledge production as well as reciprocal interactions between respective 
knowledge communities will enlighten the process of how, where and when a 
specific mode of natural inquiry called ?science? came into existence in 
the global past. The research project has a focus on global developments 
of late 17th until early 20th century.

Applicants are most welcome to submit research proposals addressing the 
field mentioned above or any other (for further information on other 
research projects of the Office, see 
http://www.vethist.idehist.uu.se/index.php/research/eng/.

Successful candidates will pursue their doctoral studies full-time and are 
expected to participate actively in departmental activities such as 
seminars, workshops, etc. The position might also entail teaching and 
other assignments, at the most 20% of full time. The working language in 
the Department is Swedish, in the Office it is English but research can be 
conducted in either English or Swedish. Basic reading understanding and 
oral knowledge of Swedish is expected within two years. The positions are 
available from 2015-09-01.

Once accepted as PhD-student you will hold a ?doktorandanställning? for 4 
years full-time where the starting salary currently is 24 400 sek/month. 
The position is a proper employment the holder of which qualifies for the 
standard Swedish social benefits, such as paid parental leave.

Please note that admission for the PhD at Uppsala University is highly 
competitive and that a Master Degree in the Humanities or Sciences or 
equivalent at the time of application is a prerequisite for a successful 
application.

Local guidelines (in Swedish) and more information about the studies can 
be found on http://regler.uu.se and 
http://www.idehist.uu.se/digitalAssets/212/212959_3studieplan.pdf.

Your application should include (a) a brief CV, outlining your academic 
progress to date; (b) a statement (of no more than 3000 words) outlining 
your proposed research; (c) a copy of your MA thesis; and (d) the name and 
address (including e-mail address) of two referees that are familiar with 
your work. Deadline for submitting an application is March 31st, 2015.

For further information contact Head of Department Torbjörn Gustafsson 
Chorell +46-18-4717677, e-mail: torbjorn.gustafsson-chorell@idehist.uu.se, 
Director of graduate studies Professor Sven Widmalm +46-18-4711581, 
e-mail: sven.widmalm@idehist.uu.se or The Director of the Office for the 
history of science, Professor Otto Sibum + 46-18-4711480 , e-mail: 
Otto.Sibum@idehist.uu.se.

You are welcome to submit your application no later than 31st March 2015, 
UFV?PA 2015/133