Doctoral Position in Artistic Practice

Doctoral Position in Artistic Practice

The Artistic Faculty consists of the departments HDK-Valand – Academy of Art and Design and Academy of Music and Drama. As a combined faculty of art and learning, we are an independent, visionary and critical force in the necessary work to create a more sustainable and open society.

HDK-Valand invites applications to conduct artistic research at doctoral level. We welcome applications across the wide spectrum of creative practices in Photography, Literary Composition, Film, Design, Craft and Art.

Duties

Doctoral studies comprise four years of full-time study and lead to a doctoral degree. As part of your employment as a doctoral student, you may have departmental duties corresponding to up to 20% of full-time employment. Within the first three calendar years after commencement of your studies, you will be required to participate in up to two months of mobility and exchange with one or more of HDK-Valand’s academic and non-academic partners.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the general entry requirements for doctoral (third-cycle) education and the specific entry requirements in one of the two general syllabi: Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy in Fine Arts.

Assessment Criteria

Selection will be based on the applicant’s ability to benefit from doctoral education. Successful applicants must demonstrate a track record of accomplishment and artistic innovation, provide a clear research project proposal, and show potential to contribute to the wider research environment.

Admission and Employment

Start date: 18 January 2027. Current salary: SEK 32,300 per month before tax. Doctoral studies at HDK-Valand require physical presence in Gothenburg, Sweden.