Post doctoral fellow in Economic History (one or more) - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply
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Lund University, Lund University School of Economics and Management, Department of Economic History
Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
Lund University School of Economics and Management is one of eight faculties within Lund University. More than 4 000 students and 450 researchers, teachers and other staff are engaged here in training and research in economic history, business administration, business law, informatics, economics, statistics and research policy.
Lund University School of Economics and Management is accredited by the three largest and most influential accreditation institutes for business schools: EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB. Only just over 100 business schools in the world have achieved this prestigious Triple Crown accreditation.
Subject area: Economic History
Job assignments
The holder will conduct independent research in Economic History. She/he must be willing to interact with the students and to participate actively in the common activities of the Department of Economic History. The position involves a limited amount of teaching and/or supervision of Bachelor and Master's Theses.
Eligibility/Entry Requirements
The qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance.
Basis of Assessment
Scholarly proficiency is the main requirement for employment.
The holder of the position should be competent and experienced enough to be able to carry out independent research in Economic History.
To be qualified for employment as post doctoral fellow, an individual must hold a PhD in Economic History or related discipline (e.g. Economics, Sociology, Economic Geography, History), awarded no more than three years ago (unless the applicant has been on parental leave or leave due to illness). Applications will also be accepted from persons who have not yet completed their PhD, but this condition must be satisfied at the time of employment.
For appointment, the candidate must have demonstrated a high degree of research expertise as manifested in the quality of the PhD dissertation and other publications.
The application must include a research plan where the applicant presents her/his own ideas for research to be conducted.
In addition to the above, the following set of criteria will be applied in the assessment of candidates:
- international experience
- other results and distinctions which attest to the applicant's ability to do research
- ability to engage and inform society at large about research
The evaluation will take the experience, knowledge and other personal qualities into consideration. The applicants' ability to use their skills and experience to strengthen and supplement existing research activities within the Department of Economic History will also be considered.
Applications should be written in English and must include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research plan
- Publications including publication list
- Certificates, references, etc
Lund University promotes an equal opportunities code. We encourage both men and women to apply for this position.
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | 2018-01-01 |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100 |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2017/2278 |
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| Published | 22.Jun.2017 |
| Last application date | 20.Aug.2017 11:59 PM CEST |