Researcher in Economic History and Development Economics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply
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LUSEM, Department of Economic 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.
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.
The department of Economic History, Lund is announcing a project based researcher position for a period of one and a half years.
Subject area
Economic History and Development Economics.
Job description
The research project is financed by the Danish Institute for International Studies and focuses on innovative financial measures related to climate mitigation and adaptation as well as on the role of taxation in development. During the time of the project, the following concrete tasks shall be done: (1) Policy study on green bonds and debt swaps, (2) research on informal sector taxation including fieldwork in selected African counties, and (3) research on comparative tax capacity in a long-term perspective for African countries.
Eligibility
To be qualified for the employment the applicant must hold a PhD in Economic History or related discipline, e.g., Economics. 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 and Development Economics.
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 and job description mentioned above will be the main criteria applied in the assessment of candidates.
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 cooperations at the department will also be considered.
Application
The application should consist of:
- Cover letter
- CV and list of selected publications and other relevant accomplishments
- One selected piece of writing (eg working paper or publication, as link or PDF)
- Degree certificates, etc.
The applicant is encouraged to name a maximum of two persons who can give recommendations, but we do not consider recommendation letters with the application
| Type of employment | Permanent position |
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| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | As soon as possible upon agreement |
| Salary | Monthly |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100 |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2023/12 |
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| Published | 18.Jan.2023 |
| Last application date | 01.Feb.2023 11:59 PM CET |