Funded PhD positions available in Gothenburg

Benjamin Lyngfelt benjamin.lyngfelt at svenska.gu.se
Fri Feb 22 09:11:09 UTC 2013


PhD positions in Computational linguistics, Nordic languages, and Swedish as a second language, and a licentiate/PhD position in Swedish as a second language

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 4-5 years
Basis: 100%
Location: Department of Swedish, University of Gothenburg
First day of employment: 2013-09-01
Reference number:

Job description 
The successful candidate is expected to devote their time primarily to the completion of obligatory course work and the writing of a doctoral dissertation. He or she may, however, undertake a limited amount of teaching, administration or research not directly connected to their dissertation topic. 

General entry requirements
To meet the basic entry requirements of doctoral programmes at the University of Gothenburg, applicants must have obtained a second-cycle degree, have completed studies of at least 240 higher education credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, have completed a corresponding programme in some other country or be able to demonstrate the possession of equivalent qualifications.
General entry requirements

To meet the basic entry requirements of doctoral programmes at the University of Gothenburg, applicants must have obtained a second-cycle degree, have completed studies of at least 240 higher education credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, have completed a corresponding programme in some other country or be able to demonstrate the possession of equivalent qualifications.

Specific entry requirements, Computational linguistics: At least 30 credits from second-cycle courses in Computational linguistics or Language technology, including a research paper of at least 15 credits
or
At least 30 credits from second-cycle courses in linguistics, including a research paper of at least 15 credits, plus at least 30 credits from first-level courses in Language technology, Computational linguistics, or Computer science.
or
At least 30 credits from second-cycle courses in Computer science, including a research paper of at least 15 credits, plus at least 30 credits from first-level courses in linguistics.
Applicants must have good reading skills in the languages necessary for the completion of obligatory course work and in order to be able to participate actively in department seminars.

Specific entry requirements, Nordic languages: At least 120 higher education credits are required for admission to the third-cycle programme in Nordic languages. At least 30 credits must be from the advanced level courses and include a research paper of at least 15 credits. Applicants must have good reading skills in the languages necessary for the completion of obligatory course work and in order to be able to participate actively in department seminars.

Specific entry requirements, Swedish as a second language: At least 120 higher education credits in Swedish as a second language, Nordic languages, or General linguistics are required for admission to the third-cycle programme. At least 30 credits must be from the advanced level courses and include a research paper of at least 15 credits. Applicants must have good reading skills in the languages necessary for the completion of obligatory course work and in order to be able to participate actively in department seminars.

Assessment
Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for education on a doctoral level are given in Higher Education Ordinance, SFS 1993: 100.

Instructions for applicants are available at: http://svenska.gu.se/english/education/doctoral-studies-third-cycle/instructions-to-applicants/

For further information, please contact:
Benjamin Lyngfelt, Professor of Swedish, Director of postgraduate studies
+4631-786 4472 (FU-antagning at svenska.gu.se)


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