Project assistant in Economic History, full-time, 3 months - 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
Economic History - Female Empowerment and Economic Growth
Duties
The holder will work within the project “Female Empowerment and Economic Growth: The Case of Sweden 1749-2016” financed by the Swedish Research Council led by Faustine Perrin. The holder will in particular assist researchers with advanced data management, data visualizations and supplementary research.
Eligibility and assessment criteria
Scholarly proficiency is a main requirement for employment.
To be qualified for the employment the applicant must hold a master degree in Economic History or related discipline (e.g. Economics, Sociology, Demography, Economic Geography, History).
Other requirements:
- High degree of skills and expertise in data management and methods for data visualizations.
- Ability of identifying and searching for relevant data sources.
- Competence and experience enough to be able to carry out advanced research assistance in Economic History.
Ability to read Swedish at a basic level as well as familiarity with the Swedish system of official statistics, are desired.
The evaluation will take the experience, knowledge and other personal qualities like, accuracy, independence and collaborative skills, into consideration. The applicants’ ability to use their skills and experience to strengthen and supplement the existing team of researchers in the project will also be considered.
Application
Applications should be written in English. Applications must include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Certificates, references etc
The applicant is encouraged to name a maximum of two references. Recommendation letters are not required to be included to the application.
| Type of employment | Special fixed-term employment |
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| Employment expires | 2021-11-15 |
| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | 210816 |
| Salary | Monthly |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100 |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2021/1801 |
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| Published | 26.May.2021 |
| Last application date | 09.Jun.2021 |