Researcher in Economic History - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply
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Lunds universitet, Ekonomihögskolan, Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen
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.
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 and duties
The holder of the position will participate in the research programme The establishment, growth and legacy of a settler colony. Quantitative panel studies of the political economy of the Cape Colony, funded by Riksbankens Jubileumsfond. She/he is expected to be able to work with statistical analysis of existing and new databases, with geographical distribution and mapping, and co-write articles as well as conduct independent own analyses.
The research duties are in this position supplemented with program coordination (30%) of the interdisciplinary Bachelors program in development studies (BIDS) at Lund University.
Eligibility
To be qualified for the employment the applicant must hold a PhD in Economic History or related discipline, e.g. Economics, Demography, Economic Geography, History.
Scholarly proficiency is the main requirement for employment.
Assessment criteria
For appointment, the candidate must have demonstrated a high degree of research expertise as manifested in publications. Experience of doing research in the subject area mentioned above will be the main criteria applied in the assessment of candidates. The holder of the position should also be competent and experienced enough to be able to carry out independent research in Economic History.
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 the existing research group in the programme will also be considered. The evaluation will also consider organisational skills, ability to coordinate an educational program, and a broad understanding of preconditions for teaching in development studies.
Application
Applications should be written in English. Applications must include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Publication list
- Certificates, references etc.
| Type of employment | Permanent position |
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| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | 2021-07-01 |
| Salary | Monthly |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100 |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2021/1574 |
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| Published | 10.May.2021 |
| Last application date | 24.May.2021 11:59 PM CEST |