Two Fully Funded PhD Positions in Human Geography – Uppsala University (Start: 1 September 2026)

Application Deadline: 16 March 2026
Location: Uppsala, at the Department of Human Geography, Uppsala University

The Department of Human Geography at Uppsala University invites applications for two full-time, fully funded PhD positions starting 1 September 2026. The department is a vibrant research environment with around 45 employees and internationally recognized expertise across qualitative, quantitative, spatial, urban, and regional studies.

These positions are four-year, salaried doctoral appointments covering full tuition, salary, and benefits under Swedish employment regulations.

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About the Doctoral Programme

The PhD programme comprises 240 higher education credits, including:

• 180 credits for the dissertation
• 60 credits in doctoral-level coursework

Doctoral candidates may allocate up to 20% of their time to teaching or administrative tasks.

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Position 1: Housing & Urban Geography (Placement at IBF)

Affiliated with Uppsala University’s Institute for Housing and Urban Research (IBF), this position focuses on themes in:

• Housing studies
• Urban geography
• Urban development, segregation, spatial inequalities, or related topics

The selected candidate follows the Human Geography doctoral curriculum while being primarily based at IBF.

More about IBF

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Position 2: Political Ecology

This position supports projects in political ecology, with openness to themes including:

• Feminist political ecology
• Decolonial perspectives
• Environmental justice
• Resource politics
• Human–environment relations

Applicants proposing any project within political ecology are welcome.

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Qualifications

To be eligible for admission by 30 June 2026, applicants must meet ONE of the following:

1. Hold a Master’s degree in Human Geography, or
2. Have 240 university credits, including at least 60 at Master’s level with a 15-credit independent project, or
3. Have acquired equivalent knowledge in another way.

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Application Requirements

Applications must include:

• Completed and signed application form (via online portal)
• Cover letter (max 2 pages) introducing yourself, your academic motivations, and interest in Human Geography at Uppsala
• CV (education, work experience, relevant skills)
• Research plan (3–4 pages) including:
  • Background & research questions
  • Significance
  • Short literature overview
  • Proposed methods
• Transcripts of all higher education
• One academic writing sample (English or Swedish)
• Contact details for two academic referees

Interviews will take place in April 2026, with final decisions communicated by mid-May 2026.

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Employment Terms

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term doctoral employment
• Start date: 1 September 2026 (or as agreed)
• Salary: Individual, according to Uppsala University’s doctoral pay scale
• Employment follows Chapter 5 of the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance

Doctoral programme regulations (General Study Plan) are available online; English version upon request.

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About Uppsala University

Uppsala University is one of Europe’s leading research universities, home to 53,000 students and 7,600 staff, committed to world-class research, teaching, and societal impact.

More about working at Uppsala

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Contact

Professor David Jansson
Director of Doctoral Studies
+46-72-999 91 55
david.jansson@kultgeog.uu.se

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How to Apply

Submit your complete application through Uppsala University’s recruitment system.
Reference number: UFV-PA 2026/58
Last date to apply: 16 March 2026

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