{"data":{"id":210521,"slug":"doktorand-i-socialt-arbete-2","type":"job","title":"Doctoral Candidate in Social Work","description":"Sapere Aude \u2013 dare to be wise \u2013 is our motto. Our students and staff develop knowledge of social importance that enriches individuals and the world. Our academic environment is characterized by curiosity, courage and openness, and there are close connections between people, roles, subjects and research. The foundation of our work is equality, diversity and a democratic approach. We are located in V\u00e4rmland, a nature-rich and culturally vibrant region where we are a driver for sustainable development in close collaboration with society.\n \nKarlstad University has approximately 1,400 employees and 18,700 students distributed across two inspiring campus environments in Karlstad and Arvika. Read more about us at: kau.se\/jobb\nDescription\nThe Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences invites applications for a position in doctoral education leading to a PhD in Social Work at the Department of Social and Psychological Studies. Social Work at Karlstad University offers education at bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. The subject is responsible for a social worker program with approximately 350 students, and we have approximately 30 people working with education and research in the subject. Social Work is part of a multi-disciplinary department together with Sociology, Psychology and Gender Studies. Research in Social Work is conducted at individual, group and societal levels. The aim is to contribute knowledge about causes, consequences and solutions to social problems, as well as methods and perspectives for developing social work practice. Research in Social Work at Karlstad University is characterized by a strong focus on practice-relevant relevance, co-productive knowledge processes and critical perspectives. Central themes in the research include:\nYoung people's living conditions, particularly in relation to upbringing, school environment, exposure to violence, mental health, criminal environments and social child and youth care\nUser perspectives and participation, with a focus on social psychiatry and support for people with autism and ADHD\nConditions for social work practice, for example in elderly care and in encounters with migrants, as well as prerequisites for knowledge-based and coordinated work within social services and related activities.\n\nRead more about the research and us at: https:\/\/www.kau.se\/socialt-arbete\nWe welcome applicants with an interest in the research conducted in Social Work at Karlstad University.\n Duties\nAs a doctoral candidate, you will primarily engage in your own research education. Doctoral education consists of 240 hp for a PhD and includes studies with salary. As a doctoral candidate, you work independently and are prepared to contribute in various ways to the subject's and department's work and development. By agreement, it may be relevant to participate in teaching and administration, known as departmental service. Such work typically comprises 20% of full-time work. Working as a doctoral candidate gives you great freedom to plan and organize your day. It requires commitment, personal drive and the ability to structure your work to reach your dissertation goals. Experienced supervisors will support you along the way. To contribute to a good working environment and development of the department, you are present and participate in daily work and community activities.\nApplication deadline: 2026-10-25\nProvide reference number: REK 2026\/213\nFor applicants with foreign credentials\nIf your degree is from an institution outside Sweden or has not been previously verified by a Swedish authority, it is important that you attach your diploma and course descriptions to facilitate assessment. Indicate in your application a contact (telephone number or email) at the issuing institution that can verify your degree.\nWelcome to submit your application!\nKarlstad University has registered for this recruitment and we therefore decline contact from advertising sales representatives and recruiters.\nHR Excellence in Research\nKarlstad University received the HR Excellence in Research award in September 2020. The award is given to employers with a stimulating work environment and good conditions for researchers and who continuously work to develop these. The award demonstrates the university's commitment to fair and transparent recruitment and favorable professional development for researchers. Read more at kau.se\/hrs4r.","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Doktorand i socialt arbete","description_original":"Sapere Aude \u2013 v\u00e5ga vara vis \u2013 \u00e4r v\u00e5rt motto. V\u00e5ra studenter och medarbetare utvecklar samh\u00e4llsviktig kunskap som berikar individen och v\u00e4rlden. V\u00e5r akademiska milj\u00f6 pr\u00e4glas av nyfikenhet, mod och \u00f6ppenhet och det \u00e4r n\u00e4ra mellan m\u00e4nniskor, roller, \u00e4mnen och forskning. Grunden f\u00f6r v\u00e5r verksamhet \u00e4r j\u00e4mst\u00e4lldhet, m\u00e5ngfald och ett demokratiskt syns\u00e4tt. Vi finns i V\u00e4rmland, en naturn\u00e4ra och kulturrik region d\u00e4r vi \u00e4r en motor f\u00f6r h\u00e5llbar utveckling i t\u00e4t samverkan med samh\u00e4llet.\n\u00a0\nKarlstads universitet har ca 1 400 medarbetare och 18 700 studenter f\u00f6rdelade p\u00e5 tv\u00e5 inspirerande campusmilj\u00f6er i Karlstad och Arvika. L\u00e4s mer om oss p\u00e5: kau.se\/jobb\nBeskrivning\nFakulteten f\u00f6r humaniora och samh\u00e4llsvetenskap g\u00f6r en \u00f6ppen utlysning till en plats inom forskarutbildningen med avslutning doktorsexamen i socialt arbete vid institutionen f\u00f6r sociala och psykologiska studier. Inom \u00e4mnet socialt arbete vid Karlstads universitet bedrivs undervisning p\u00e5 grund-, avancerad- och forskarutbildningsniv\u00e5. \u00c4mnet ansvarar f\u00f6r ett socionomprogram med ca 350 studenter och vi \u00e4r ca 30 personer som arbetar med utbildning och forskning i \u00e4mnet. Socialt arbete ing\u00e5r i en fler\u00e4mnesinstitution tillsammans med sociologi, psykologi och genusvetenskap. Vid socialt arbete bedrivs forskning p\u00e5 individ-, grupp- och samh\u00e4llsniv\u00e5. M\u00e5ls\u00e4ttningen \u00e4r att bidra med kunskap om orsaker till, konsekvenser av och l\u00f6sningar p\u00e5 sociala problem, samt metoder och perspektiv f\u00f6r utveckling av det sociala arbetets praktik. Forskningen i socialt arbete vid Karlstads universitet k\u00e4nnetecknas av ett starkt fokus p\u00e5 verksamhetsn\u00e4ra relevans, samskapande kunskapsprocesser och kritiska perspektiv. Centrala teman i forskningen inkluderar:\nUngas livsvillkor, s\u00e4rskilt i relation till uppv\u00e4xt, skolmilj\u00f6, v\u00e5ldsutsatthet, psykisk h\u00e4lsa, kriminell milj\u00f6 samt den sociala barn- och ungdomsv\u00e5rden\nBrukarperspektiv och delaktighet, med fokus p\u00e5 socialpsykiatri samt st\u00f6d till personer med autism och ADHD\nVillkor f\u00f6r det sociala arbetets praktik, exempelvis inom \u00e4ldreomsorgen och i m\u00f6tet med migranter, samt f\u00f6ruts\u00e4ttningar f\u00f6r kunskapsbaserat och samordnat arbete inom socialtj\u00e4nst och n\u00e4rliggande verksamheter.\n\nL\u00e4s mer om forskningen och oss p\u00e5: https:\/\/www.kau.se\/socialt-arbete\nVi ser g\u00e4rna s\u00f6kande med intresse f\u00f6r den forskning som bedrivs i socialt arbete vid Karlstads universitet.\n\u00a0Arbetsuppgifter\nSom doktorand \u00e4gnar du dig fr\u00e4mst \u00e5t egen forskarutbildning. Forskarutbildningen som best\u00e5r av 240 hp vid doktorsexamen inneb\u00e4r studier med l\u00f6n. Som doktorand arbetar du sj\u00e4lvst\u00e4ndigt och \u00e4r beredd att p\u00e5 olika s\u00e4tt bidra till \u00e4mnets och institutionens arbete och utveckling. Det kan efter \u00f6verenskommelse bli aktuellt att delta i undervisning och administration, s\u00e5 kallad institutionstj\u00e4nstg\u00f6ring. S\u00e5dant arbete omfattar vanligen 20% av full arbetstid. Arbetet som doktorand ger dig stor frihet att planera och l\u00e4gga upp din dag sj\u00e4lv. Det kr\u00e4ver engagemang, eget driv samt f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att strukturera f\u00f6r att n\u00e5 i m\u00e5l med avhandlingen. Erfarna handledare st\u00f6ttar dig l\u00e4ngs med v\u00e4gen. F\u00f6r att bidra till en god arbetsmilj\u00f6 och utveckling av verksamheten \u00e4r du n\u00e4rvarande och deltar i det dagliga arbetet och gemenskapen.\nSista ans\u00f6kningsdag: 2026-10-25\nAnge referensnummer: REK 2026\/213\nF\u00f6r s\u00f6kande med utl\u00e4ndsk examen\u00a0\nOm din examen \u00e4r fr\u00e5n ett l\u00e4ros\u00e4te utanf\u00f6r Sverige eller inte har kontrollerats av en svensk myndighet tidigare \u00e4r det viktigt att du bifogar diplom och \u00e4mnesf\u00f6rteckningar som underl\u00e4ttar bed\u00f6mning. Ange i din ans\u00f6kan en kontakt (telefonnummer eller e-post) till utf\u00e4rdande l\u00e4ros\u00e4te som kan verifiera examen.\nV\u00e4lkommen med din ans\u00f6kan!\u00a0\nKarlstads universitet har gjort medieval f\u00f6r denna rekrytering och vi undanber oss d\u00e4rf\u00f6r kontakter med annonsf\u00f6rs\u00e4ljare och s\u00e4ljare av rekryteringstj\u00e4nster.\nHR Excellence in Research\nKarlstads universitet mottog i september 2020 utm\u00e4rkelsen HR Excellence in Research. Utm\u00e4rkelsen ges till arbetsgivare som har en stimulerande arbetsmilj\u00f6 och goda villkor f\u00f6r forskare och kontinuerligt arbetar f\u00f6r att utveckla dessa. Utm\u00e4rkelsen visar l\u00e4ros\u00e4tets engagemang f\u00f6r r\u00e4ttvis och transparent rekrytering samt gynnsam professionell utveckling f\u00f6r forskare. 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