"Postdoctoral Students in Economics"

Lund University

University: Lund University, School of Economics and Management
Department: Department of Economic History
Position Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (Maximum 4 years)
Start Date: 1 May 2026 (or as otherwise agreed)
Application Deadline: 15 February 2026
Reference Number: PA2026/35

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University Overview

• Lund University was founded in 1666 and is ranked among the world’s top universities.
• Approximately 47,000 students and 8,800 staff are based in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö.
• The School of Economics and Management has Triple Crown accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB).
• The Department of Economic History employs ~80 staff and PhD candidates and has a large PhD program with an international focus.

Project Overview

Research Project: Taxation and Income Inequality in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Historical Comparative Analysis

The aim is to understand the conditions that promote effective use of tax revenue for reducing inequality in sub-Saharan Africa using a historical-comparative approach.

The PhD candidate will:

• Contribute to country case studies
• Examine historical and contemporary mechanisms linking taxation and inequality
• Explore implications for inclusive development
• Combine quantitative analysis with qualitative methods, including archival research and analytical narrative construction

Assigned Duties

• Devote primarily to doctoral studies with the goal of obtaining a PhD
• Participate in research projects and postgraduate courses
• Limited educational and administrative tasks (≤20% of full-time)

Eligibility & Requirements

General Admission Requirements:

• Second-cycle degree (Master’s) or equivalent knowledge
• Meet general requirements for third-cycle studies (Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 7, Section 39)

Specific Requirements:

• Proficient English (written and oral)
• Demonstrated qualitative and quantitative research skills
• Familiarity with historical and comparative research methods

Assessment Criteria:

• Academic performance in first and second cycles
• Quality and content of previous work (e.g., Master’s thesis)
• Ability to perform independent scientific work
• Interest in historical and comparative research
• Experience with archival research, socio-economic datasets, or document analysis
• Relevant educational background: economic history, economics, development studies, political science, history, or related fields

Employment Terms

• Full-time, fixed-term, maximum 4 years
• Only admitted third-cycle students may be appointed
• Regulations according to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5, Sections 1–7 and 34–41

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted online via Lund University Job Portal: Work at Lund University

Required Documents (in English):

• Personal letter (max 3 pages) describing yourself, research interests, and relevance to the project
• Curriculum Vitae
• Grade transcripts
• Master’s thesis or equivalent project
• Documented language skills, if relevant
• Optional: Names of up to two referees (no letters included)

Contact: Not provided explicitly; application through portal

Note: Sales or marketing contacts will not be considered

Location: Lund, Skåne län, Sweden
Type: Temporary, Full-time
Salary: Monthly, according to university regulations
Positions Available: 1

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