Postdoctoral Scholarship in Geography

Lund University

Institution: Lund University, Department of Human Geography (Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi)
Reference Number: PA2026/394
Location: Lund, Skåne län, Sweden
Start Date: September 1, 2026
Employment: Temporary, full-time (4 years, limit of tenure per Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, §7)

Overview

Lund University invites applications for 1–2 doctoral studentships in human geography. The positions involve participation in the department’s research and teaching environment, with up to 20% of time allocated to teaching or administrative duties.

The research should be in the field of human geography, preferably complementing ongoing departmental research. The department encourages projects that advance human-geographical theory and methodology, rather than simply applying established perspectives.

Eligibility

General Requirements:

• Second-cycle degree (Master’s or equivalent, 240 ECTS, including 60 at Master’s level)
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written, equivalent to English B from Swedish upper secondary school)

Specific Requirements for Human Geography:

• Master’s degree in human geography or a closely related discipline
• Independent work of ≥30 higher education credits, at least half at Master’s level

Assessment Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on:

• Pertinence and originality of the proposed research
• Ability to structure and write an academic text
• Engagement with human-geographical theory, methodology, and debates
• Contribution to the department and alignment with departmental research

Application Materials

Applications must be submitted via the Lund University job application portal and include:

1. Research motivation – What you want to research and why it is important (max 4,000 characters)
2. Engagement with theory/methodology – How your research interacts with human-geographical theory, methods, and debates (max 4,000 characters)
3. References – List of key references (max 10)
4. Referees – Contact info for 2–3 personal references
5. Curriculum Vitae – Single PDF upload
6. Examination certificates and grades – Single PDF upload

Selected candidates may later be asked to provide a concise research proposal and a sample of academic work (e.g., Master’s thesis).

Deadline: March 8, 2026

Contact Information

• Henrik Gutzon Larsen, +46 46 222 1758, henrik_gutzon.larsen@keg.lu.se

Union Representatives:

• OFR/ST: +46 46 222 9362, st@st.lu.se
• SACO: kansli@saco-s.lu.se
• SEKO: +46 46 222 9366, sekocivil@seko.lu.se

Additional Info

• PhD Program Details: Lund University – PhD Human Geography
• Department Info: Department of Human Geography

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