PhD position, University of Gothenburg

Place: Gothenburg, Sweden
Duration: 01.09.2017 – 31.08.2021

About the role

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.

Requirements

• Knowledge in German and Latin are desirable.
• Knowledge in one modern Scandinavian language is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Write a PhD thesis within the framework of the project, focusing on Reformation history, Jewish history, and/or medieval studies.
• To a limited extent, perform duties relating to teaching, research, and administration.

Additional Information

Project Description

Contact: Cordelia Heß, Department of Historical Studies, University of Gothenburg
Email: cordelia.hess@gu.se