Fully Funded PhD Position in Korean Studies
Explore sensory and narrative approaches to Korean studies as part of the Sensing Korea project in Copenhagen.
Best for:Best for humanities graduates with a strong academic background in Korean studies, literary studies, or sensory studies seeking an international PhD opportunity.
Overview
The Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a fully funded three-year PhD position starting in February 2027. Operating within the research project Sensing Korea, the candidate will develop innovative sensory and narrative frameworks to examine Korean cultural experiences. The successful applicant will conduct independent research, complete coursework equivalent to 180 ECTS, and fulfill six months of departmental teaching duties. The position is supervised by Barbara Wall and supported by an international network of Nordic scholars.
What you'll do
- Organize and execute an independent PhD research project under academic supervision
- Contribute directly to the research objectives and activities of the Sensing Korea project
- Complete 180 ECTS points of structured PhD coursework and training
- Carry out departmental duties, primarily teaching, equivalent to 840 working hours over the appointment
- Disseminate research findings through academic publications, conferences, and public engagement events
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree in Korean Studies or a related field in the humanities
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; high level of written and spoken academic English and Korean proficiency are essential.
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in Korean Studies, humanities, or a closely related discipline
- Demonstrated interest in literary, sensory, or narrative approaches to regional studies
- Excellent proficiency in written and spoken academic English
- High level of proficiency in the Korean language
- Ability to formulate and execute an independent five-page project description
- Must hold a qualifying Master's degree or equivalent academic credentials prior to commencement
- Must enroll at the PhD School of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Copenhagen
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-01 (Europe/Copenhagen)
Prepare all mandatory application documents, including a personal statement, CV, diplomas, transcripts, and a detailed project description. Submit the complete application package online in PDF or Microsoft Word format through the official recruitment portal before the stated deadline.
- Personal statement
- CV
- List of publications
- Master's degree diploma or pre-approval
- Master's degree transcript
- Bachelor's degree diploma
- Bachelor's degree transcript
- Project description
Contact
Simon Stjernholm· PhD Coordinator
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