Postdoctoral Fellow in Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship Foundation in Lund announces a three-year postdoc stipend for Entrepreneurship studies at the Department of Business Administration, Lund University School of Economics and Management.

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher with a deep interest and specialization in studying entrepreneurship using econometric and statistical methods. The candidate should be familiar with Statistics Sweden’s statistical databases for research purposes.

The postdoctoral candidate will engage in research within the area of “Entrepreneurial ownership”, coordinated by the Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship (SKJCE), at the Department of Business Administration, Lund University.

The research project will be based in the subject area entrepreneurship. The aim of the project is to contribute to the development of theoretical and empirical knowledge about gender dynamics in entrepreneurial ownership in Sweden, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by male and female entrepreneurs. The postdoctoral fellow will work on the project together with Professors Diamanto Politis, Lucia Naldi, and Jonas Gabrielsson.

The Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship (SKJCE) is a vibrant and internationally recognized high-class entrepreneurship education and research arena. SKJCE conducts research in various areas, including entrepreneurial learning and education, academic entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial ownership and finance, social entrepreneurship, the entrepreneurship industry, and immigrant entrepreneurship.

Assessment Criteria and Qualifications

This position is primarily focused on research and serves as a career development opportunity, intended as an initial step towards taking on a professorship in the future. The assessment of applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. The main assessment criteria are as follows:

• A completed PhD in the relevant field or a related topic, obtained no more than three years prior to the application deadline.
• Documented ability to develop and conduct high-quality research.
• Documented experience of conducting research using econometric and statistical methods.
• Strong proficiency in English, both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with Statistics Sweden’s statistical databases.

Additional consideration will be given to collaborative skills, enthusiasm for research, the ability to conduct research independently, and how the applicant’s experience and skills can complement and strengthen ongoing research at the Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship.

Terms of the Postdoc Scholarship

The post-doc position is a full-time scholarship for three years, offering a stipend of SEK 350,000 per year, which covers living expenses (SEK 335,000), and insurance (SEK 15,000). The stipend holder will be based at the Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship, Department of Business Administration, Lund University.

Application Procedure

The application should be submitted in English, and it should include:

• A cover letter expressing the candidate’s interest in the position.
• A CV detailing education, teaching experience, and a list of publications and working papers (with an * marking of academic productions to be considered during the review).
• A copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and any other relevant certificates/degrees.
• Information regarding experience in research management, industry cooperation, and international collaboration.
• Contact information for at least two references.
• Copies of up to five selected publications or working papers.

The application should be submitted as a single PDF file to: application@fek.lu.se

The application deadline is October 6, 2025.

For further information about the research project, please contact Professor Diamanto Politis: diamanto.politis@fek.lu.se