PhD Position in Practical Philosophy at Stockholm University
Job Description
Stockholm University’s Department of Philosophy is recruiting a PhD student in practical philosophy, covering applied, normative and meta-ethics, political philosophy, philosophy of action, philosophy of the social sciences, philosophy of religion, aesthetics, philosophy of law, decision theory and game theory. The department hosts the Stockholm Centre for the Ethics of War and Peace, has links with the Institute for Futures Studies and the Stockholm Centre for Healthcare Ethics, and runs the Norms and Normativity graduate school with Uppsala and Gothenburg.
At a glance
- Position: Doctoral student (1 post), four years full time
- Where: Department of Philosophy, Stockholm
- Reference: SU FV-2646-26
- Apply by: 15 October 2026
- Apply: 15 October 2026
About the practical philosophy PhD
- Write a dissertation in practical philosophy on a project you propose
- Join the Norms and Normativity graduate school activities
- Take part in the department’s centres and seminars
- Teaching or administration up to 20% of working time
How doctoral employment works at Stockholm University
Doctoral students are employed for up to the equivalent of four years of full-time study, with contracts renewed in steps, and up to 20% of working time may go to teaching or administration. Apply through the university’s recruitment system, attaching your theses or papers and the research plan the advert asks for.
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What Stockholm University is looking for
- General entry for doctoral studies
- Specific entry: at least 30 ECTS in practical philosophy at advanced level, including a master’s thesis, or equivalent
- Good knowledge of English
- A research proposal covering the problem and an outline of the project
Nice to have
- Depth and breadth of previous education
- Critical ability, analytical ability, creativity and independence
- Availability of supervision in your chosen area
Pay and location
Doctoral students at Stockholm University are employed on a fixed salary; the advert gives no figure.
How to apply
Apply through the official Stockholm University page. The closing date is 15 October 2026.
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Hiring institution: Stockholm University
Official advertisement: su.varbi.com
How to prepare for this application
- Proposal: it is judged on relevance, originality, feasibility and whether the department can supervise it.
- Check supervisors: look at faculty research to make sure your topic fits.
- Writing sample: your thesis is assessed for critical and analytical ability.
- Timing: show you completed earlier work on schedule.
- Deadline: applications close on 15 October 2026.
About Stockholm University
Stockholm University is one of Sweden's largest universities. Its Department of Philosophy is the largest in Sweden, and the university has repeatedly named philosophy one of its leading research areas.
