Lund University, Faculty of Science
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.
We are looking for visiting professors at the Faculty of Science to enhance our international perspective.
Lund University Visiting Professors Programme
Lund University invites expressions of interest for its Visiting Professor Programme. We seek individuals eager to engage with our vibrant research environment, renowned for its academic freedom and democratic values. Our university hosts a significant number of international students and faculty, fostering a multilingual setting where English is widely spoken. As a visiting professor, you will experience Nordic academic culture, known for its high quality, flat organisational structure, and openness to collaboration beyond academia.
Position: Fixed-term 2 years as Visiting professor at 20% employment
Read more about the University joint announcement: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/shape-future-research
About us
The Faculty of Science conducts research and education in astronomy, biology, chemistry, environmental science, geoscience, mathematics, physical geography, and physics. The Faculty of Science is located in the northern part of the University campus. We have around 1,500 students, 360 doctoral students and 700 staff. Our departments from January 1st 2026 are: Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Department of Biology, Department of Environmental and Earth Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Department of Physics, and Division of Medical Radiation Physics. We also host LINXS Institute of Advanced Neutron and X-ray Science as part of our engagement in the large-scale neutron and X-ray facilities, ESS and MAX IV.
About the role
As a visiting professor at Lund University, your responsibilities will primarily focus on research and if applicable mentorship. The specifics will be determined on an individual basis.
About you
You are currently employed as a full professor at a higher education institution outside of Sweden, and meet the requirements presented below.
Requirements – essential qualifications to carry out duties
We are looking for candidates who:
- Are currently employed as full professors at higher education institutions outside of Sweden.
- Demonstrate an outstanding scientific track record of the highest international standard within their field of expertise.
- Possess unique competencies valuable to our departments.
- Demonstrate strong academic leadership, with a proven ability to develop research environments and academic communities.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Are proficient in both oral and written English.
Additional qualifications
Many of our professors are men and we would like to include more women to bring different perspectives into our research and learning environment. For this reason, we particularly encourage women to apply.
Form of employment
Fixed-term position, 2 years, in accordance with Chapter 4, Section 12 of the Higher Education Ordinance. Employment rate 20 %.
Forms for application
- Short presentation (1-2 pages) detailing your interest in Lund University (specify department of choice from the list above) and outlining your goals as a visiting professor.
- Short CV (2-3 pages)
- List of publications
- Name of a current faculty collaborator – if applicable
Please upload your application in the recruitment system as a PDF file.
Within the Faculty of Science research and education is conducted within Biology, Astronomy, Physics, Geosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Environmental Sciences. The Faculty of Science is organized into eight departments, gathered in the northern campus area in Lund. The Faculty of Science has approximately 1500 students, 360 PhD students and 700 employees.
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| Type of employment | Temporary position |
|---|---|
| Contract type | Part-time |
| First day of employment | According to agreement |
| Salary | Monthly |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 20 % |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2025/1961 |
| Contact | Per Persson, Professor, Dean, +46462221796, dekan@science.lu.se |
| Published | 11.Jun.2025 |
| Last application date | 17.Aug.2025 |