Doctoral student in Ethnology within the ERC project Conspirations: Conflicts Over Conspiracy Theories

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7 Jan 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company
Lunds universitet
Department
Lund University, The Faculties of Humanities and Theology,
Research Field
Cultural studies » European studies
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country
Sweden
Application Deadline
24 Jan 2024 – 22:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
HE / ERC
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Offer Description

The doctoral programme
The doctoral student will be part of the ERC project Conspirations: Conflicts Over Conspiracy Theories.

In recent years, conspiracy theories have become an important issue not only to the people who propagate them, but also to those who fear their consequences and design initiatives to push back against the ‘post-truth’ era. The objective of CONSPIRATIONS is to analyse this growing tension over conspiracy theories in Europe. The project proposes an innovative approach which moves beyond an exclusive focus on ‘truthers’ to examine the perspective of ‘truth defenders’ as well. This approach goes beyond the question of who is wrong and what to do about it. Instead, it offers a deeper understanding of the conflicts themselves, which are clearly of urgent importance for contemporary Europe. The premise of this project is that the answer lies not in addressing the content of the conspiracy theories themselves, but rather the kinds of conditions that give rise to them. The secondary goal is to understand how these conflicts are influenced by social contexts, and how they unfold across diverse European settings. The objectives of this project will be achieved through ethnographic case studies

The doctoral student will conduct case studies in Germany.

More information about the project can be found at https://projekt.ht.lu.se/conspirations   .

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.

Admission requirements
Admission requirements for doctoral studies in each subject are specified in the relevant general syllabus, available at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/general-syllabi/ .

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.

We will also assess applicants’ ability to contribute to the project Conspirations. The ability to communicate in German will be taken into account. Familiarity with German political and socio-cultural context will be considered to be a merit, as well as knowledge of German conspiracy milieu or initiatives countering disinformation.

Application
Instructions for applying for a doctoral student position can be found here: https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/application-and-admi…

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 proposal (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§.

Requirements

Research Field
Cultural studies
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Cultural studies
Years of Research Experience
None

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Lunds universitet
Country
Sweden
City
Lund
Geofield

Where to apply

Website
https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:686496/type:job/where:39/apply:1

Contact

City
Lund
Website
http://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about/work-at-lund-university

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