Doctoral Student in Psychology

A doctoral position in the Department of Psychology and Social Work, Mid Sweden University, on a project at the intersection of social psychology and sociolinguistics that examines how accents function as social signals. The research covers social perception, attitudes, emotions and behaviour related to foreign accents, addressing stereotypes, discrimination and social inclusion from Swedish and international perspectives with a consistent gender perspective.

Methods are primarily experimental and psychometric, with the possibility of neuroscientific methods. The interdisciplinary project connects to work and organisational psychology, political science, gender studies and research on integration and belonging. The post is 80% research and 20% teaching and administration, including 60 credits of doctoral courses; start 15 January 2027 or as agreed (reference MIUN 2026/1859).

General entry requirements for third-cycle studies (second-cycle qualification or 240 credits including 60 at second-cycle level, or equivalent) plus the specific requirements in the advert.