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 doctoral programme
The doctoral students will be part of the National Graduate School of Historical Studies.
The National Graduate School of Historical Studies is located at Lund University. Through the Graduate School, doctoral students are able to interact with other doctoral students and academic staff engaged in historical research at Lund University, the University of Gothenburg, Linnaeus University, Malmö University and Södertörn University. About 80 doctoral students and about 100 supervisors are taking part. Subjects included are History, Human Rights, Media History, History of Ideas and Sciences, Ethnology, Art History and Visual Studies, Book History, Musicology, Historical Archaeology, and Classical Archaeology and Ancient History.
The National Graduate School is a Swedish speaking doctoral programme. Participation requires ability to absorb academic texts as well as discussions in Swedish.
For more information about the National Graduate School of Historical Studies, see: https://www.hist.lu.se/forskarskolan/en/.
Information about doctoral studies at the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology can be found at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/.
Work assignments
Doctoral education. Departmental work, such as teaching and administrative tasks, can be assigned.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for doctoral studies in History are specified in the general syllabus, available at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/utbildning/forskarutbildning/dina-doktorandstudier/general-syllabi/.
Assessment criteria
The selection process will primarily take into account the applicants’ ability to benefit from third cycle studies. This is assessed against the criteria quality, quantity, progression and relevance.
Application
Instructions for applying for a doctoral student position can be found here: https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/become-a-doctoral-student-at-the-ht-faculties/application-and-admission/.
The application must include:
- CV/list of qualifications including relevant administrative and educational qualifications
- cover letter
- records of first- and second-cycle studies (attested copies of official transcripts of records)
- documentation of language skills of relevance for the research studies
- first- and second-cycle theses/degree projects
- any scholarly publications
- project plan (1500 words max. excluding references).
Please note that you need to upload all documents with your application in PDF format.
For these specific doctoral positions, we prefer that you write your application in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian or English.
Type of employment
Limit of tenure, four years according to HF 5 kap 7§.
About The Joint Faculties of the Humanities and Theology
The Joint Faculties of the Humanities and Theology have eight departments and carries out large and varied work within research and education with the purpose to understand people as cultural and social beings. The faculties have around 700 employees and around 4000 students.
About The Department of History
The Department of History is one of the eight departments within the Joint Faculties of the Humanities and Theology. It is a large department consisting of three divisions: the Division of history, the Division of human rights and the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies. Around 70 teachers and researchers work at the department. They undertake teaching within the BA programmes in history and human rights, the masters programme in history and the international masters programmes in human rights and Asian studies. The department also has a large post-graduate programme with Ph.D. students in history and human rights, as well as a research school in history.
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| Type of employment | Temporary position |
|---|---|
| First day of employment | 1st September 2025 |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100 |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2024/3869 |
| Contact | Kristina Arnrup Thorsbro, Faculty officer, https://www.ht.lu.se/en/contacts/staff/Martin Dackling, Director of Doctoral Studies, https://www.ht.lu.se/en/contacts/staff/ |
| Union representative | SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-2229364OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362 |
| Published | 15.Dec.2024 |
| Last application date | 26.Jan.2025 11:59 PM CET |