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<p><a href="http://lnu.se/about-lnu/jobs-and-vacancies?l=en">http://lnu.se/about-lnu/jobs-and-vacancies?l=en</a></p>
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<p>2 PhD studentships in English Linguistics Vaxjo</p>
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<p>Ref: PA 2013/194-2.2.1</p>
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Term</p>
<p>Maximum of four years’ full-time study</p>
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Description<br>
Funding for these positions includes up to four years of full-time study, including coursework and thesis. Particular consideration will be given to candidates wishing to specialise in one of the following areas:</p>
<p>Corpus and discourse approaches to English applied linguistics</p>
<p>Teaching and learning English as a second or foreign language</p>
<p>Language variation and change in English</p>
<p>Corpus-based approaches to the emergence of Global Englishes</p>
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<p>Research topics in other areas are also possible provided that they lie within an area of expertise for the supervisory staff. Applicants who would like to address another topic are encouraged to discuss this before submitting an application (see contact
details below).</p>
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<p>These positions may include up to 20% teaching and/or administrative tasks. The successful applicants will be expected to be active in the research environment and play an active role within the department, and to spend the majority of their working time
at the department.</p>
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Selection criteria</p>
<p>General eligibility criteria</p>
<p>The successful candidate must<br>
•have been awarded a second-cycle qualification;<br>
•have satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded at second-cycle level, or<br>
•have acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad. </p>
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Specific eligibility requirements for English linguistics<br>
•at least 120 ECTS credits in the English subject, of which at least 30 credits are at second-cycle level, or equivalent knowledge gained in some other way in Sweden or abroad;<br>
•two independent research works in the subject English comprising 15 credits each or one independent work comprising 30 credits, of which at least one was awarded at second-cycle level, or the equivalent carried out in some other way in Sweden or abroad;<br>
•proficiency in Swedish (desirable but not compulsory).</p>
<p>For further information on eligibility, see the plan for study at the postgraduate level in English linguistics:
<a href="http://lnu.se/polopoly_fs/1.71497!ASP%20Engelska%20med%20spr%C3%A5kvetenskaplig%20inriktning.pdf">
http://lnu.se/polopoly_fs/1.71497!ASP%20Engelska%20med%20spr%C3%A5kvetenskaplig%20inriktning.pdf</a></p>
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The Higher Education Ordinance provides for transition rules for eligibility for admission to a postgraduate programme which are in force through 2015.<br>
Eligibility—transition rules<br>
Those who had satisfied the basic eligibility requirements (Bachelor’s degree and 60 points in the subject within the previous point system) before 1 July 2007 shall be considered to have basic eligibility for postgraduate studies.</p>
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Other eligibility criteria<br>
Consideration will be given to applicants' ability successfully to complete postgraduate studies in English linguistics. This determination will be made on the basis of the applicants’ academic abilities as demonstrated by their written work and an interview.
Applicants should submit a short research proposal which will be in part a basis for decision.</p>
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Location<br>
Växjö, Sweden</p>
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First day of employment<br>
1 October 2013 unless otherwise arranged</p>
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Information<br>
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the Head of the Department of Languages, Professor Diane Pecorari,
<a href="mailto:diane.pecorari@lnu.se">diane.pecorari@lnu.se</a>, +46 470 708570. For application or employment issues, contact Lotta Annetun, personnel officer,
<a href="mailto:lotta.annetun@lnu.se">lotta.annetun@lnu.se</a>, +46 470 708793</p>
<p>Linnéstudenterna (student union), <a href="mailto:info@linnestudenterna.se">info@linnestudenterna.se</a>, +46 470 755455</p>
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Application<br>
To apply for the position, click on "Apply" below. This will take you to our e-recruitment tool. In this you follow the directions given. Your application must be received no later than June 12th 2013. The official record number PA 2013/194-2.2.1 should be
stated on your application and attachments. A CV, a letter of application and experience, transcripts/copies of your grades and degree, a short research proposal and any other relevant documentation you wish to present should be included with your application.
Attach the filled in form Application for third-cycle programme at Linnaeus University which you can fins on our website
<a href="https://medarbetare.lnu.se/polopoly_fs/1.62633!Ansokningsblankett_forskarniva_eng.pdf">
https://medarbetare.lnu.se/polopoly_fs/1.62633!Ansokningsblankett_forskarniva_eng.pdf</a></p>
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For more information about doctoral studies programmes see <a href="http://lnu.se/research/third-cycle-programmes?l=en">
http://lnu.se/research/third-cycle-programmes?l=en</a><br>
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