Researcher in Literary Studies Project

Description The Department of Literature and Rhetoric currently has approximately 30 active teachers, researchers, and doctoral students. The department has two main subjects: literature and rhetoric. Education is offered at all levels in both fields, from basic courses to doctoral studies. Literary research in Uppsala is broad in terms of time and space, as well as theoretical approaches and methodological approaches. Research interests span from antiquity to the present day, with scholars studying both Swedish and foreign literature. Some profile areas are formalized, and a special division of literary sociology has existed since 1965. Our ambition is to be a nationally and internationally leading research environment for both Swedish and international literature. For more information, visit http://www.littvet.uu.se/. The position is connected to the research project "Trapping the Hunter in His Own Trap: The Reception of Vanessa Springora's Consent" (2025-2028), funded by the Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Memorial Foundation and led by Associate Professor Sigrid Schottenius Cullhed. The project examines how Vanessa Springora's book Consent (2020) and its film adaptation (2023) have been received in the French-speaking public sphere – in professional criticism and on social media – and how these discussions reflect changing attitudes toward sexual consent. The study combines digital/language technological methods with literary, feminist, and intermedial analyses. More information about the project can be found at https://maw.wallenberg.org/projekt/forandring-av-attityder-till-sexuellt-samtycke-over-generationer. Work Tasks Work tasks include within the project: Collecting, processing, and analyzing materials in English and French, both manually and digitally. Conducting analyses of literature in relation to other media, film, and social media. Collaborating in interdisciplinary environments and conducting independent research. Qualifications To be qualified for the position, the following are required: - PhD in Literature or equivalent doctoral degree deemed relevant by the employer for the position's content. - Excellent English language skills, both spoken and written. - Ability to comprehend texts in French. - Experience in research on literature in relation to digital media - Experience using digital material in literature and reception research. - Experience with gender perspective research. - Great importance will be placed on personal qualities such as good collaborative ability and capacity to work independently within the framework of a research project. Desirable/Meritorious - Good knowledge of Swedish and French. - Experience disseminating research results to a broader audience. - Experience working with digital and feminist ethics. Application Procedure Application documents should include: - CV. - Copy of degree certificate. - 2-3 research publications. - Brief statement (1-2 pages) of research profile and relevance to the project. - Contact information for 2 relevant references. About the Position The position is permanent. Scope is 50%. Commencement from 2025-12-01 or by agreement. Location: Uppsala. Information about the position can be obtained from: Sigrid Schottenius Cullhed, mailto:[email protected] Welcome to submit your application by November 19, 2025, UFV-PA 2025/3319. Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is the 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it's like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security screening. In a security review, a condition of employment is that the applicant is approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]