PhD position, University of Gothenburg

Place: Gothenburg, Sweden Institution: Department of Historical Studies, University of Gothenburg Date: 01.09.2017 – 31.08.2021 Application Deadline: 28.02.2017 (may be extended) Url: http://www.gu.se/omuniversitetet/aktuellt/ledigaanstallningar/?id=19144&Dnr=820716&Type=S We are seeking a PhD student to work within the project “The archives of Antisemitism in Scandinavia: Knowledge Production and Stereotyping in Long-Term Historical Perspective”. The Project will investigate and explain the medieval roots of modern-day antisemitism in Scandinavia by questioning where knowledge about “the jew” comes from and how different aspects of religious and racial Jew-hatred are used and brought up-to-date. The project leader is Cordelia Hess. Knowledge in German and Latin are desirable. Knowledge in one modern Scandinavian language is necessary. The successful applicant is expected to write her/his PhD thesis and to research pertinent issues within the framework of the project, namely, Reformation history, Jewish history and/or medieval studies. To a limited extent, the successful applicant may also have to perform duties relating to teaching, research and administration. Project Description http://historiskastudier.gu.se/digitalAssets/1612/1612036_the-archives-of-antisemitism-in-scandinavia—project-description.pdf Contact Cordelia Heß, Department of Historical Studies University of Gothenburg cordelia.hess@gu.se Share This Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X