Lund University, The Faculties of Humanities and Theology, Department of History

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 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.



The National graduate school of history is carried out in close collaboration with University of Gothenburg, Linneaus University, Malmö University and Södertörn University College. The cooperation includes about 80 doctoral students and more than 100 supervisors within the fields of History, Human rights studies, History of ideas and sciences, Ethnology, Art history, Book history, Historical archeology, Archeology and Classical archeology and ancient history.

More information about the National graduate school of history can be found at https://www.hist.lu.se/forskarskolan/in-english/

Work assignments

Doctoral education. Departmental work can be assigned.

 

Admission requirements

Admission requirements for doctoral studies in each subject are specified in the relevant general syllabus, available at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/phd-studies/general-syllabi/

 

Assessment basis

The selection process will primarily take into account the applicants’ ability to benefit from third cycle studies. This is assessed from the criteria quality, quantity, progression and relevance.

The application must include:

- records of first- and second-cycle studies (Ladok transcript or other transcript of courses and grades)

- first- and second-cycle theses/degree projects

- a list of other relevant administrative and educational qualifications

- scholarly journal articles, reports or papers of relevance for the subject

- where applicable, documented skills in a language of relevance for the research studies

- project proposal (1500 words max. excluding references)

Please note that you need to upload all documents (theses/degree projects, articles, project plan etc.) with your application, in the pdf-format.

Type of employment

Limit of tenure, four years according to HF 5 kap 7§.

Type of employment Temporary position
First day of employment 1 September
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 2
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2020/285
Contact
  • Kristina Arnrup Thorsbro, Faculty officer, https://www.ht.lu.se/en/contacts/staff/
  • Henrik Rosengren, Head of department, https://www.ht.lu.se/en/contacts/staff/
  • Joachim Östlund, Director of doctoral studies, https://www.ht.lu.se/en/contacts/staff/
Union representative
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
Published 01.Feb.2020
Last application date 01.Mar.2020 11:59 PM CET

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