PhD student in linguistics, focus on child language development

The Department of Linguistics at Stockholm University conducts research and offers education in a number of areas such as child language development computational linguistics general linguistics phonetics and sign language. The department hosts the infrastructures Språkstudion Language Learning Resource Centre the Phonetics Laboratory SUBIC Stockholm University Brain Imaging Center and the Swedish Sign Language Dictionary and several research groups conduct research in experimental paradigms related to the mentioned infrastructures.

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The position is linked to the research subject child language development. This implies that the research plan attached to the application must have a topic in child language development and connect to research conducted at the Department of Linguistics. We welcome connections to other research profiles at the department ( requirements

In order to be admitted to postgraduate education the applicant must have the general and specific entry requirements. The qualification requirements must be met by the deadline for applications.

You meet general entry requirements if you have completed a second-cycle degree or completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

Specific entry requirements are described in 4.2 in the general syllabus for doctoral studies un the field of linguistics: general syllabus for doctoral studies un the field of order to meet the specific entry requirements the general syllabus for doctoral studies in the field stipulates that an applicant must have received a passing grade on course work of at least 30 higher education credits from the second cycle in Linguistics including a degree project of at least 15 credits on a topic relevant to the proposed research plan.

In order to meet the specific entry requirements for doctoral studies in linguistics the general syllabus stipulates that an applicant must have received a passing grade on course work of at least 30 higher education credits from the second cycle in Linguistics including a degree project of at least 15 credits on a topic relevant to the proposed research addition the applicant is required to be proficient in the language of the proposed doctoral thesis (English Swedish or Swedish Sign Language). Proficiency is demonstrated in the research plan and other relevant parts of the application (such as undergraduate theses publications grades certificates and an interview). The entry requirements can also be met by students who have acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere. Assessment of eligibility is decided on in accordance with the departments local admission procedure and the departments decision and delegation procedure.

See also the general study plan for the subject Linguistics (see link above).

Selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to benefit from the training. Selection is made by the Department Board applying the following assessment criteria:

• Education in general. Assessment is made with regard to both depth and breadth in previous education.
• Scholarly production. On the basis of the applicants degree projects from the first and second cycle and where applicable other scholarly production the applicants ability to benefit from the training is assessed according to the following criteria: critical ability analytical skills creativity independence and scholarly precision. The time aspect is also considered that is to what extent the applicant has demonstrated an ability to complete previous academic projects within specified time addition based on a comparison of previous academic output an assessment is made of the applicants academic development.
• The applicant must describe his/her proposed field of research in a research plan. The dissertation project must focus on child language development. The plan should not exceed 3 numbered pages A4 in Arial font size 11 with single line spacing and 2.5 cm margins references and any images and examples included. The research plan should contain one or more research problems and an outline of the research project. The research plan is assessed on the basis of: relevance originality and potential for completion within the specified time limits (i.e. a period equivalent to four years of full-time study for a doctoral degree). In the research plan the applicant must declare that she/he wrote the research plan herself and indicate if AI tools have been used and if so for what purposes.
• Available supervisor resources.
• Teamwork skills. The applicants ability to collaborate is assessed on the basis of for example references certificates or interviews.

In selecting applicants for postgraduate education in linguistics the department board must take into account rules and regulations of the Faculty of Humanities.

In addition to the above selection criteria the following will be of great importance in the assessment:

• Relevance of the proposed research project to the departments research environment and connection to ongoing research at the department in the area of child language development

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University.

We offer a fixed-term employment as a doctoral student according to Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100). The period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for four years. As a doctoral student you should primarily devote yourself to your own doctoral education but the employment may include work with education research and administration to a limited extent (maximum 20 %).

A new employment as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year the employment is then renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

For more information please contact Head of Department Henrik Liljegren or Vice Head of Department Ingela Holmström . For questions about the doctoral programme contact the Director of Studies for postgraduate education Margaret Zellers .

Apply for the PhD student position at Stockholm Universitys recruitment system. Attach a personal letter and CV as well as the attachments requested in the application form. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement and that it is submitted before the deadline.

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

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