PhD Scholarship at Umea University Of Sweden 2018

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Objectives

The aim of the scholarship is to recruit a PhD student in the field of Social and Economic Geography. The holder of this position is expected to work within the framework of two ongoing research projects i.e. Mobilizing the rural, post-productivism and the new economy (FORMAS) and Grapes of Wrath? Global labour mobility in the wild berry industry affecting rural development in Sweden and Thailand. The theoretical frameworks of the research projects are related to mobility studies and economic geography with a focus on rural areas and local development.

Scholarship Description

Application Deadline: 17 August, 2018

Course Level: Scholarships are available for PhD programs.

Applicable Study Areas: The holder of this position is expected to work within the framework of two ongoing research projects i.e. Mobilizing the rural, post-productivism and the new economy (FORMAS) and Grapes of Wrath? Global labour mobility in the wild berry industry affecting rural development in Sweden and Thailand.
Benefits: Monthly Salary will be awarded to applicants in accordance to stipulated scale for PhD students.

Citizenship Requirements: International Students are eligible for this Scholarship.

Number of Scholarships: Unknown

Destination Country: Sweden

Language Requirements: Scholar should have high skills of English speaking and writing.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must fulfil the following prerequisites: 240 ECTS-credits of higher education studies of which at least 60 should be on an advanced level (Master level), at least 90 credits must be in social and economic geography or related disciplines, and at least 30 credits must be awarded for successful thesis work in social and economic geography or related disciplines.

Applicants must be proficient in both oral and written communication in English and have proven insight into research in social science. The PhD position also requires oral and written knowledge in Scandinavian languages (preferably Swedish).

Application Procedure

A complete application must include:
·         Research proposal presenting your research ideas and how they are contributing to the current literature, including the project’s relation to the research group (no more than four pages excluding references).
·         A cover letter summarizing your qualifications, scientific interests and motives for applying (max two pages)
·         CV
·         Diplomas of bachelor and Master level degrees
·         Bachelor/Master theses work/other relevant publications
·         Other merits of relevance for the position
·         Contact information to two reference persons
If considered eligible the research proposal together with previous academic achievements will primarily be evaluated. Attention will also be given to the applicant’s research skills, specific qualifications, ability to work in a group as well as independently. In the evaluation, we will particularly consider if the research proposal is written within the framework of the two above-mentioned research projects.
Note: Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Your application must be registered in Umea University e-recruitment system no later than 17-08-2018..

How to Apply

Mode of applying is online.
https://umu.varbi.com/en/what:login/jobID:215807/type:job/where:4/apply:1

Scholarship Link

https://www.umu.se/en/work-with-us/open-positions/phd-student-in-social-and-economic-geography-_215807/

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