Doctoral Position in Fine Art: Artistic and Literary Writing & Curatorial Practice
Institution: Konstfack – University of Arts, Crafts and Design
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Employment Type: Full-time, time-limited (4–5 years)
Start Date: 1 August 2026
Salary: Monthly salary per Konstfack’s collective agreement for doctoral students
Application deadline: 15 September 2025
About Konstfack
Konstfack is Sweden’s largest university for arts, crafts and design. Since 1844, we have educated a diverse range of professionals within these fields, as well as art and sloyd teachers. We conduct both artistic and scientific education/research and currently have 900 students and 200 employees. Our recruitments are based on expertise and carried out in accordance with the University’s aim to increase diversity and to be free from discrimination. Konstfack.se Konstfack is announcing a doctoral student position in Fine Art: Artistic and Literary Writing & Curatorial Practice. The doctoral education is in the subject of Artistic Practice in Visual, Applied and Spatial Arts, is given on artistic grounds and comprises 240 credits. It is based upon the foundation of artistic practice established in Konstfack’s main fields of study: fine art, craft, design and visual communication, and leads to a Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Artistic Practice in Visual, Applied and Spatial Arts. Find out more about Konstfack’s doctoral education We seek a candidate that investigates the intersections of literary and artistic writing with curatorial practices, with expertise in international contemporary art. Situated within a dynamic academic and artistic environment, the project explores contemporary art, literary and artistic writing, critical discourse, interdisciplinary methodologies, and curatorial practices.
About the Doctoral Program
Konstfack is offering a full-time, four-year doctoral position in Artistic Practice in Visual, Applied and Spatial Arts, with a special focus on Artistic and Literary Writing & Curatorial Practice. The program comprises 240 ECTS credits and leads to a Doctor of Philosophy in Artistic Practice in Visual, Applied and Spatial Arts.
The position is situated within Konstfack’s Department of Fine Art and includes supervised research, coursework, public dissemination activities, and participation in the university’s vibrant artistic research community.
Project Focus
Konstfack seeks a candidate exploring the intersections between literary and artistic writing and curatorial practice, within an international and interdisciplinary contemporary art context. Research topics may include themes such as the body, perception, aesthetic experience, or cultural infrastructures.
Ideal candidates will integrate creative writing, material inquiry, curatorial methods, and public programming—building dialogue between institutions and communities through original artistic research.
Duties
- Formulate and carry out an independent, practice-based research project
- Undertake required and elective doctoral-level courses
- Participate in seminars, conferences, fieldwork, and public programs
- Produce and disseminate artistic outputs (e.g. exhibitions, performances, publications)
- Engage with the research environment at Konstfack, including day-to-day activities
- Up to 20% of the position may include departmental service (e.g. teaching, committees), extending the post to a maximum of five years
Entry Requirements
To be eligible, candidates must meet both general and specific entry requirements:
General Requirements (any one of the following):
- Master’s degree (second-cycle qualification), or
- At least 240 credits of completed higher education, including 60 at the second-cycle level, or
- Equivalent qualifications obtained in Sweden or abroad
Specific Requirements for Artistic Practice in Visual, Applied and Spatial Arts:
- At least 120 credits in relevant artistic or design subjects
- Documented practical experience in a relevant artistic field
- Documented experience in writing within the subject area
- English proficiency equivalent to a passing grade in Swedish course English 6
Terms of Employment
- Type: Time-limited, full-time doctoral appointment (per Swedish Higher Education Ordinance)
- Duration: 4 years (full-time), extendable to 5 years with departmental duties
- Department: Fine Art
- Salary: According to Konstfack’s local collective agreement for doctoral students
How to Apply
Applicants must follow the full application instructions available on Konstfack’s website.
For more information and to apply:
Visit: www.konstfack.se/en
Email: phdeducation@konstfack.se
