Open PhD Position in European Studies within the project RELIDEM

Lund University, The Faculties of Humanities and Theology, Centre for Theol & Rel Studies

Application deadline: March 31st, 2025 at 11:59 PM CEST

The doctoral position is connected to the project “Religious Realignments and Democratic Resilience: A Comparative Study of Religious Responses to (geo)political Crises (RELIDEM)”, funded by a HERA and CHANSE grant. The RELIDEM project examines the responses of religious organizations, communities, and churches to the crises of war and democracy during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The project examines the ways in which religious institutions in Europe negotiate their roles in contexts of rising nationalism, populism, and geopolitical tensions, combining top-down and grassroots analyses across Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox traditions.

Information about doctoral studies at the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology can be found at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/.

Work assignments

Doctoral education. Departmental work, such as teaching and administrative tasks, can be assigned.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for doctoral studies in European Studies are specified in the general syllabus, available at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/utbildning/forskarutbildning/dina-doktorandstudier/general-syllabi/.

For this specific doctoral position, knowledge of and interest in the role of religion in contemporary European society, particularly in relation to nationalism, church-state relations, and populism, are considered to be merits.

Assessment criteria

The selection process will primarily take into account the applicants’ ability to benefit from third cycle studies. This is assessed against the criteria quality, quantity, progression and relevance.

Application

Instructions for applying for a doctoral student position can be found here: https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/become-a-doctoral-student-at-the-ht-faculties/application-and-admission/

For this doctoral position you should demonstrate how your competences and intentions are relevant for the project RELIDEM.

The application must include:

  • CV/list of qualifications including relevant administrative and educational qualifications
  • cover letter
  • records of first- and second-cycle studies (attested copies of official transcripts of records)
  • documentation of language skills of relevance for the research studies
  • first- and second-cycle theses/degree projects
  • any scholarly publications
  • project plan (1500 words max. excluding references).

Please note that you need to upload all documents with your application in PDF format.

Type of employment

Limit of tenure, four years according to HF 5 kap 7§.

About The Joint Faculties of the Humanities and Theology
The Joint Faculties of the Humanities and Theology have eight departments and carries out large and varied work within research and education with the purpose to understand people as cultural and social beings. The faculties have around 700 employees and around 4000 students.

About the Centre for Languages and Literature
The Centre for Languages and Literature (SOL) is Sweden’s largest institution specialising in languages, linguistics, comparative literature and area studies. SOL offers a large number of independent courses complemented by a growing number of undergraduate and graduate programmes. With 36 subjects and some 30 postgraduate programmes, SOL forms a solid unit with breadth and depth in teaching and research and is distinguished by both national and international visibility. SOL is led by a board of which the Head of Department is chairman. In addition, there are three Assistant Heads of Department with special operational responsibilities. The centre has 300 employees and 8 000 students including around 100 doctoral students.

For more information, please visit: Doctoral student in European Studies within the project RELIDEM