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法律社会学博士项目——中亚伊斯兰伦理与治理研究
隆德大学Lund University
Lund · 瑞典
01项目概览
本研究项目旨在探讨伊斯兰伦理原则对乌兹别克斯坦和哈萨克斯坦法律与治理改革的影响,以探究这些实践是能够提升责任与信任,还是仅服务于政治目的。申请者应具备法律社会学或相关领域的背景,并拥有定性研究的经验。
02研究内容
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Project description:
This doctoral project investigates how Islamic ethical principles influence legal and governance reforms in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. The doctoral candidate will examine whether religiously informed governance practices and legal strategies strengthen accountability, public trust, and institutional effectiveness, or whether they primarily serve as tools of political legitimation. The project engages with emerging scholarship on Islamic public administration, Islamic legal culture and governance traditions.
To read more about the MINARET project please see:
[会员资料链接]
Tasks and responsibilities:
As a doctoral student, you will be admitted to doctoral studies in sociology of law and employed at Lund University.
You will:
Conduct independent research within the scope of the project.
Undertake multi-sited fieldwork in Central Asia (Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan) and two mandatory secondments (one academic, one non-academic) abroad.
Participate in training events, workshops, and conferences organized by the MINARET Doctoral Network.
Collaborate with international supervisors and peers.
Contribute to departmental activities, including teaching and seminars (up to 20% of working hours).
If selected for the position, you will join NORCA – Nordic Central Asian Studies ( [会员资料链接] ) research environment at the Sociology of Law Department, led by [会员专属信息] who will also serve as your principal supervisor. You will be given sufficient time, guidance, and resources to develop your individual research project, aligned with the overall MINARET project's aims.
Doctoral Programme in Sociology of Law
The doctoral programme in sociology of law comprises 240 credits (equivalent to four years of full-time study) and concludes with a public defence of the doctoral thesis. You will primarily engage in doctoral studies and work on your dissertation within the field of sociology of law. You will also actively participate in the department’s research environment. In addition to research, the position may include teaching and administrative duties, up to a maximum of 20% of the working time.
The working language is primarily English, but you are expected to acquire basic knowledge of Swedish during the employment period.
More information about the doctoral programme is available at: [会员资料链接]
General Requirements
The requirements for admission to third cycle courses and study programs (in accordance with HF, Chapter 7, Section 35) are that the applicant;
meets the general and specific entry requirements that the higher education institution may have laid down, and
is considered in other respects to have the ability required to benefit from the course or study program.
A person meets the general entry requirements for third cycle courses and study programmes if he or she:
has been awarded a second cycle qualification prior to the employment decision,
has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle,
or has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.
Specific Requirements
A completed degree at the advanced level in Sociology of Law or another subject deemed relevant by the employer.
Doctoral candidates cannot have been awarded a doctoral degree and/or completed more than four years of full-time equivalent research experience.
In line with the eligibility criteria and on Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks programme, doctoral candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity (i.e. work, studies) in the hosting country for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date. For further information on eligibility criteria and on Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks in general, please refer to: Doctoral Networks - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions .
A minimum of 240 credits, of which at least 60 must be at the advanced level.
At least 30 credits in Sociology of Law or a related subject at the advanced level, including a thesis of at least 15 credits.
Excellent ability to express yourself in spoken and written English.
Strong motivation and ability to work independently under pressure.
Good collaboration and communication skills.
Merits
Knowledge of legal sociology, Islamic public administration, Islamic legal culture and governance traditions.
Experience with qualitative research methods and fieldwork.
Self-motivated, perseverant, and strong writing skills.
Collaborative and independent working style.
Knowledge of Central Asian legal and political contexts is an asset.
03申请条件
评估标准:
《高等教育条例》中规定了博士研究生聘用的相关规定。仅那些被录取至第三周期研究项目的学生才能被任命为博士职位。
在招聘过程中,将主要考虑申请者能否从博士项目中获得收益。
研究计划、过往论文以及发表在《法律社会学》或社会科学与法学相关领域的已发表成果,都是评估该能力的重要材料。
根据《高等教育条例》的具体规定,现任人员除从事个人博士研究外,还可能需承担与教育、研究与行政相关的工作。
在言谈与写作中展现出色的表达能力至关重要。
法律社会学博士研究要求极高,因此申请者必须具有强烈的动机,并能够承受压力下独立工作。
需要具备良好的协作与沟通能力,同时需具备出色的英语听说读写能力。
04资助与待遇
聘用待遇:
为期四年的全职、固定期限聘用。
具有竞争力的聘用待遇方案。
联合指导与跨部门实习。
涵盖研究方法、伦理学、开放科学及可迁移技能的全面培训。
05申请材料与流程
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Application:
The application must include:
A cover letter in English (max 1,000 words), including a brief presentation of yourself and your qualifications, as well as a short description of why you are interested in the doctoral programme in Sociology of Law at the Sociology of Law Department, Lund University.
A thesis corresponding to at least 15 credits at the advanced level in Sociology of Law or a subject deemed equivalent/relevant, and other relevant publications. If the thesis is written in a language other than Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, or English, a summary of max 1,000 words must be included, outlining the methodology, theory, results/analysis.
A CV in English demonstrating eligibility for doctoral studies in Sociology of Law.
Degree certificates and transcripts in English.
A research proposal of no more than 13,000 characters (including spaces and references), written in English. Please ensure that your proposed research aligns closely with the focus of the PhD project, Islamic Ethics and Administrative Reform in Central Asia . General guidelines for preparing a research plan can be found here: [会员资料链接]
Names and contact details of two referees.
A writing sample (e.g., master’s thesis or published paper) that demonstrates the applicant’s research and writing skills.
Any other documents the applicant wishes to submit in support of the application.
Applicants will be assessed based on the above criteria, and top-ranked candidates will be invited for an interview.
Gender equality must always be considered. In cases of equal qualifications, the underrepresented gender within the subject at Lund University shall be prioritized, unless valid reasons suggest otherwise.
Employment Type
The position is full-time (100%) for four years, starting in September 2027. You are required to work on-site in Lund, Sweden. Employment is governed by the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), Chapter 5.