PhD in Popular Music Studies

At the Department of Musicology, Uppsala University, we study and teach music from different periods and cultures from historical, aesthetic and cultural perspectives./nThe research profile and expertise at the department has had a certain focus on Swedish and European music history, but we welcome applicants from all areas of musicology including popular music studies, ethnomusicology, and other related fields./nDoctoral studies extend over a 4-year period during which the PhD student will receive a salary as an employee at the department./nLanguages used at the department are Swedish and English./nPlacement: Uppsala. Starting date: 1 September 2026 or as agreed./nNumber of positions: 2. Full-time equivalent: 100%.