PhD student in linguistics, phonetics

The Department of Linguistics at Stockholm University conducts research and offers education in a number of areas such as child language development, computational linguistics, general linguistics, phonetics and sign language. The department hosts the infrastructures Språkstudion Language Learning Resource Centre, the Phonetics Laboratory, SUBIC Stockholm University Brain Imaging Center and the Swedish Sign Language Dictionary, and several research groups conduct research in experimental paradigms related to the mentioned infrastructures.

For more information about us, please visit: www.su.se/department-of-linguistics/.

Subject area 

The position is linked to the research subject phonetics. This implies that the research plan attached to the application must have a topic in phonetics and connect to speech or voice research conducted at the Department of Linguistics. We welcome connections to other research profiles at the department (se www.su.se/department-of-linguistics/research).

Qualification requirements

In order to be admitted to postgraduate education, the applicant must have the general and specific entry requirements. The qualification requirements must be met by the deadline for applications.

You meet general entry requirements if you have completed a second-cycle degree, or completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

Specific entry requirements are described in 4.2 in the general syllabus for doctoral studies in the field of linguistics www.su.se/polopoly_fs/1.821284.1747224036!/menu/standard/file/ASP-English translation-2022.pdf. In order to meet the specific entry requirements, the general syllabus for doctoral studies in the field stipulates that an applicant must have received a passing grade on course work of at least 30 higher education credits from the second cycle in Linguistics, including a degree project of at least 15 credits on a topic relevant to the proposed research plan.

Selection

Selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to benefit from the training. Selection is made by the Department Board, applying the following assessment criteria:

• Education in general. Assessment is made with regard to both depth and breadth in previous education.
• Scholarly production. On the basis of the applicant’s degree projects from the first and second cycle and, where applicable, other scholarly production, the applicant’s ability to benefit from the training is assessed according to the following criteria: critical ability, analytical skills, creativity, independence and scholarly precision. The time aspect is also considered, that is, to what extent the applicant has demonstrated an ability to complete previous academic projects within specified time limits. In addition, based on a comparison of previous academic output, an assessment is made of the applicant’s academic development.
• The applicant must describe his/her proposed field of research in a research plan. The dissertation project must focus on phonetics. The plan should not exceed 3 numbered pages A4 in Arial, font size 11, with single line spacing and 2.5 cm margins, references and any images and examples included. The research plan should contain one or more research problems and an outline of the research project. The research plan is assessed on the basis of: relevance, originality, and potential for completion within the specified time limits (i.e. a period equivalent to four years of full-time study for a doctoral degree). In the research plan, the applicant must declare that herself/himself wrote the research plan herself and indicate if AI tools have been used and, if yes, for what purposes. 
• Available supervisor resources.
• Teamwork skills. The applicant's ability to collaborate is assessed on the basis of, for example, references, certificates or interviews.
  In selecting applicants for postgraduate education in linguistics, the department board must take into account rules and regulations of the Faculty of Humanities.

In addition to the above selection criteria, the following will be of great importance in the assessment:

• Relevance of the proposed research project to the department's research environment
• Experience in research-related work within phonetics.

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University.

About the employment

We offer a fixed-term employment as a doctoral student according to Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100). The period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for four years. As a doctoral student, you should primarily devote yourself to your own doctoral education, but the employment may include work with education, research and administration to a limited extent (maximum 20 %).

A new employment as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, the employment is then renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

For more information, please contact the Head of Department Mattias Heldner, phone: +46 8 16 19 88, prefekt@ling.su.se. For questions about the doctoral programme, contact the Director of Studies for postgraduate education, Bernhard Wälchli, phone: +46 8 16 23 44, studierektorfu@ling.su.se.

Application

Apply for the PhD student position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a personal letter and CV as well as the attachments requested in the application form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.