Researcher in economic history - 3 months
Lund University, 009999 Lund University, 260000 EHL
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.
Lund University is now seeking researchers in economic history. The position is for three months months, starting June 14, and is based at the Department of Economic History, Lund University School of Economics and Management.
The position is full-time (100 percent).
Subject area and job duties
The subject area is economic history.
The main duties consist of research, but also include teaching and certain administrative tasks. The position is linked to a project focusing on ecological transition and historical systemic change. Particular emphasis is placed on how mine closures, through case study analyses, can highlight the needs of local populations in connection with industrial transformation processes, thereby contributing to a just transition.
Requirements
A completed PhD in Economic History and demonstrated teaching proficiency.
Assessment criteria
The School of Economics and Management strives for a balance between research and teaching in all positions. Therefore, equal weight will be given to scientific and teaching proficiency in the assessment of applicants. Administrative skills will also be considered.
In the overall assessment of scientific proficiency, publication in journals or with book publishers that use an international peer-review system is highly meritorious, as is experience of international collaboration and participation in research networks. Publications within the project’s research area are considered an additional merit. The ability to engage with wider society and to communicate research findings will also be taken into account.
In the overall assessment of teaching qualifications, higher education teaching training, teaching experience, and pedagogical proficiency will be considered. Experience in teaching subjects related to development, poverty and sustainability is considered a strong merit.
Consideration will also be given to how the applicant, through their experience and expertise, is deemed to complement and strengthen the department’s research and teaching.
Application
- The application must include:
- Cover letter
- CV and publication list
- Description of qualifications in teaching and research (maximum three pages)
- One selected research paper (working paper or publication, provided as a link or PDF)
- Degree certificates and other relevant documents
Applicants are encouraged to provide the names and contact information of up to two referees. However, letters of recommendation will not be considered in the evaluation of the application.
Other information
Lund University applies individual salary setting. Please feel free to include your salary expectations in the application.
| Type of employment | Special fixed-term employment |
|---|---|
| Contract type | Full time |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100 |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2025/1344 |
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| Published | 23.May.2025 |
| Last application date | 06.Jun.2025 |