PhD students in social work
Malmö universitet is seeking at least two PhD students in social work
About Malmö universitet Malmö universitet is an innovative, urban, and international university located in the heart of central Malmö. We have approximately 1,800 employees and 24,000 students. Our research and education are characterized by the role the university plays in an open society – to contribute to a sustainable and equal society on a scientific basis and together with other societal actors. Identifying and tackling future challenges is a high priority. Our researchers and students want to be where things are happening and, together with others, create, share, and disseminate knowledge to understand, explain, and develop society. Both locally and globally.
Faculty Our education and research are conducted with the vision of promoting health and participation. At the faculty, research is developed that focuses on socially relevant problems and seeks solutions within several research fields. We develop leading professional programs that provide healthcare, social work, and the business sector with competent personnel. Our education and research are located in three places in Malmö. The vast majority of employees and students are located at the Malmö sjukhusområde, where the faculty office is also located, but we also have operations at Universitetsholmen near Malmö centralstation. Read more about the Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle here.
Department At Institutionen för socialt arbete, research is conducted within a range of different areas concerning issues of social problems and social change work. This involves research on individuals and groups but also on how social conditions are managed from a welfare perspective. The research is conducted and developed in close cooperation with local actors, national organizations and authorities, as well as international partners. A doctoral program is conducted here with over 20 PhD students, some of whom are admitted via the doctoral school for professionals within health, care, and welfare.
More specifically, research is conducted within various areas: addiction, migration, sexuality, disability and rehabilitation, aging, social psychiatry, and welfare issues. All research fields are reflected in our programs at both undergraduate and advanced levels.
A large number of books, scientific articles, reports, and book chapters are published here annually. Many of the researchers are also very active in the public debate within their respective research areas.
Content and duties The person employed as a PhD student shall primarily devote themselves to their own doctoral education (with the work located at Malmö universitet. Departmental service of approximately 20% may occur. Provisions regarding employment as a PhD student are found in Högskoleförordningen 5 kap §§ 1-7.)
Eligibility The processing of admission to doctoral studies and employment as a PhD student takes place in parallel. Basic eligibility for admission is held by those who have:
- completed a degree at an advanced level,
- fulfilled course requirements of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are at an advanced level, or
- in some other way, within or outside the country, acquired substantially equivalent knowledge. (HF 7 kap 39 §)
Special eligibility Special eligibility is held by those who, within the framework of basic eligibility, have at least 90 credits, of which 30 credits are at an advanced level, in a subject of importance to the current research area or have otherwise acquired substantially equivalent knowledge. Additionally, adequate knowledge of English is required.
Particularly meritorious We consider it particularly meritorious if the applicant has work experience within social work.
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