Postdoctoral Students in Psychology

Lund University

University: Lund University
Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
Department: The Department of Psychology
Reference number: PA2026/175

About Lund University

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 Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology is now inviting applications for a doctoral position in psychology in any field within the subject, based on the applicant’s own proposed project plan.

Doctoral Programme

The doctoral programme in psychology comprises 240 credits, corresponding to four years of full-time study, and concludes with a public defence of the doctoral thesis. Regulations for employment as a doctoral student are found in the Higher Education Ordinance (Chapter 5, Sections 1–7).

Doctoral students are expected to devote themselves to their doctoral studies and to take an active part in the research and teaching environment on site at the department in Lund. In addition to their own studies, departmental duties of up to 20 percent of full-time may be required—primarily teaching, but also research or administrative tasks—in accordance with applicable regulations.

Information regarding the PhD programme in psychology is available at:
http://www.psy.lu.se/en/study/phd-programme

Eligibility

Applicants meet the general entry requirements for third-cycle studies if they have:

• completed a second-cycle degree,
• completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits at second-cycle level, or
• acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in Sweden or abroad.

Applicants meet the specific entry requirements for third-cycle studies in psychology if they have:

• passed at least 30 second-cycle credits in psychology, including a degree project of at least 15 credits, or
• acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or abroad.

Assessment Criteria

According to the Higher Education Ordinance and SFS 1998:80, selection among eligible applicants shall primarily be based on their ability to successfully pursue doctoral studies.

Excellent written and spoken English is required and will be assessed through interviews with the highest-ranked candidates.

Application

Instructions for application and required documents are available at:
http://www.psy.lu.se/en/study/phd-programme

Please note that only complete applications will be considered and that eligibility requirements must be fulfilled by the application deadline.

There is no requirement to contact a potential supervisor before applying. No funding plan should be included, as the position is financed by the department.

Type of Employment

Fixed-term employment as a doctoral student for four years, with monthly salary in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5, Section 7.

About the Faculty and Department

The Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University is one of the leading education and research institutions in Sweden and operates both in Lund and Helsingborg.

The Department of Psychology combines education with research and has in recent years been very successful in the competition for external research funds. Central research areas include occupational and organizational psychology, clinical psychology, cognition, neuropsychology, personality and social psychology and developmental psychology.

Many of our courses are developed in connection with research projects, and students are given the opportunity to gain access to current research findings from teachers who themselves are active researchers in their respective areas. Our education environment has long been highly internationalized.

Employment Details

• Type of employment: Temporary position
• First day of employment: 2025-09-01
• Salary: Monthly salary
• Number of positions: 1
• Full-time equivalent: 100
• City: Lund
• County: Skåne län
• Country: Sweden