The postdoctoral position is located the dept. of Design Sciences, Faculty of engineering, Lund University. Design Sciences is an interdisciplinary department that integrates design, technology and people in its research and education. The advertised position is financed within a newly formed research center – the Sparbanken Skåne Center for Sustainable Business Development (SSCEN). You will be part of the centre’s interdisciplinary research environment consisting of at least 3 other postdocs together with doctoral students, and senior researchers from the School of Economics and the Faculty of Engineering. You are expected to actively contribute to the research within the interdisciplinary centre, both in collaboration with others and individually.

Subject description
The subject of transformative innovation aims to understand, explain and improve businesses and operations with a focus on the development and adaptation of new and existing solutions (e.g. systems, goods and/or services) as well as new or improved processes (e.g. technical, organizational and business), to create value for individuals, groups, companies, supply chains and society. The research addresses both human, organizational, process and technical aspects such as user-centred design, technology and business development, development methodology, integration and collaboration, industrialization and sustainable development.

Project description
In order to meet climate, biodiversity and other sustainability goals, there must be rapid development and change within the business world over the next 5-10 years, and there must be a policy that promotes this. This means changes in consumption and production, increased resource efficiency and circularity, as well as new industry connections, forms of cooperation, value chains and business models. Within SSCEN, we build knowledge to deal with these challenges.

A key to the transition is digitization and the use of various digital tools and artificial intelligence. Based on reliable data from companies/organizations, evaluations can be carried out, new algorithms developed and applications and solutions for sustainable business operations developed. However, this development is still in its infancy and significant research is needed in applying digital technology and evaluating its actual value to participating companies, supply chains and society at large.

For this position, we are looking for a postdoctoral fellow who can develop, apply and evaluate digital tools (such as artificial intelligence, internet of things, cloud computing) with the aim of speeding up the transition of business to sustainable development. Areas of application relate to sustainable and circular business arrangements based on both a producer and consumer perspective and include close collaboration with participating actors. The focus is thus not on the digital technology itself, but on its application, usefulness and wider effects.

You, together with the other postdocs within SSCEN, will contribute with complementary competencies related to strategy, sustainable and circular supply chains, digitization, regional and industrial policy development, entrepreneurship and financing/accounting. Close collaboration will also take place with the centre’s doctoral students and senior researchers.

Work duties
The tasks as a postdoctoral researcher mainly include conducting research. Actively seeking external funding in collaboration with other SSCEN employees is also part of the duties. Teaching may also be included, but no more than 20% of the working time. Within the framework of the employment, the opportunity is given for three weeks of university pedagogical training. The purpose of the employment is to develop one’s independence as a researcher and to create conditions for further qualifications.

The duties include, for example, to:

• Research in the subject area
• empirical studies within the SSCEN network
• development, application and evaluation of digital tools for sustainable business development
• co-creation of theoretical and analytical frameworks
• drafting and publish research papers in collaboration.
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
• Work with applying for external research funding,
• Teaching at basic level, advanced level and postgraduate level,
• Cooperation with business and society,
• Administration linked to the tasks above.

Qualification requirements
Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. The certificate proving the qualification requirement is met, must be received before the employment decision is made. Priority will be given to candidates who have graduated no more than three years ago before the last day for application. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English
• Very good knowledge in the application of digital tool
• Good cooperation skills, drive and independence

Assessment criteria
This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research
• Teaching skills

Other qualifications:

• Documented knowledge and experience in applying digitization
• Documented experience with advanced digital tools (e.g. generic algorithms, neural networks, digital twins or similar)
• Proven experience of collaborating with social actors (companies, decision-makers).
• Knowledge of Swedish, both orally and in writing

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department and SSCEN, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

We offer
Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.
Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University. https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/work-lund-university

Further information
This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of three years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”).

How to apply
Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

• résumé/CV, including a list of publications,
• a general description of past research and future research interests, with an explicit reflection how this contributes to achieve the project’s aims (no more than three pages),
• copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.
• Contact information to two or more references (will be required for candidates invited for interviews).

Welcome to apply!

Description of the workplace

The position is located at the Division of Mechanics, Materials and Component Design (MMK) at the Department of Mechanical Engineering Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University. The work will be carried out within the research group of Mechanics in collaboration with universities and companies. The position will also have a connection to NanoLund and to the LTH profile area Nanoscience and semiconductors. The doctoral student will be part of the group in mechanics of materials, which consists of 10 people.

Subject description

The research subject Mechanical Engineering Sciences includes theoretical, experimental and applied mechanical science in the broadest sense with a focus on long-term sustainability. The current position will mainly focus mechanics of materials. Mechanics of Materials concerns the material- and structure-specific response in different thermomechanical load situations. Specifically, the focus is on modeling materials at the atomistic level through atomic and ab initio simulations. The modeling is based on and verified through experimental observations.

Work duties

The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties will also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).

The research is focused on computer-based modeling of materials at the atomistic level. The work will be carried out both individually and in collaboration with other researchers and doctoral students both nationally and internationally.

Admission requirements

A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if the applicant:

• has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
• has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
• has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in Mechanical Engineering Sciences if the applicant has:

• at least 90 credits with relevance to the subject area, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or
• advanced level degree in a relevant subject area such as Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Chemistry, Engineering Nanoscience or corresponding.

Finally, it is required that the student is assessed to have the ability needed to pass the education. The board of Faculty of Engineering can give exeption from the eligibility requirements.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.

Assessment criteria

Selection for third-cycle studies is based on the student’s potential to profit from such studies. The assessment of potential is made primarily on the basis of academic results from the first and second cycle. Special attention is paid to the following:

1. Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of study.
2. An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems.
3. Written and oral communication skills.
4. Other experience relevant to the third-cycle studies, e.g. professional experience.

Other assessment criteria:

• Experience in numerical modeling
• Experience in computer programming

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle programme.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. It is advisable to enter information on what your unit specifically can offer as a workplace. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University. 

Terms of employment

Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.

How to apply

Applications shall be written in English and include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Welcome to apply!

Description of the workplace

The Division of Fluid Mechanics has a Ph.D. student position open within the area of CFD modelling of turbulent combustion. Turbulent combustion is the main process found in energy devices such as internal combustion engines, gas turbine engines and industrial furnaces. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) has become an increasingly important approach used in fundamental academic research and industry design. 

Work duties

The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).

The work will focus on the development and application of CFD modelling to study combustion processes of green fuels (hydrogen and ammonia) in gas turbines and internal combustion engines. The research group has been active in the field for more than 20 years and has a well-established collaboration with the experimental research in Lund. The present Ph.D. student projects have a fundamental character aiming at developing combustion systems that are suitable for green fuels (hydrogen and ammonia) using high fidelity numerical simulations. 

Admission requirements 

A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if the applicant: 

• has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
• has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
• has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in Energy Sciences if the applicant has: 

• at least 90 credits in the subject of the third-cycle programme, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses of relevance to the subject and 30 credits from a second-cycle degree project of relevance to the subject.
• a Master’s degree of relevance to the field.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English. 

Assessment criteria

Selection for third-cycle studies is based on the student’s potential to profit from such studies. The assessment of potential is made primarily on the basis of academic results from the first and second cycle. Special attention is paid to the following: 

1. Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of study.
2. An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems.
3. Written and oral communication skills.
4. Other experience relevant to the third-cycle studies, e.g. professional experience.

Other assessment criteria:

• Experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD, in particular LES) of heat and mass transfer and chemical reactive flows.
• Experiences in experimental fluid mechanics.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle programme.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University. 

Terms of employment 

Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.

How to apply

Applications shall be written in English and include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Welcome to apply!

Description of the workplace

The division of fire safety engineering conducts research and teaching that relates to fire and its consequences. Teaching takes place mainly at the Fire Protection Engineering program and the International Master in Fire Safety Technology. The division consists of approximately 15 employees. The division of Fire Safety Engineering acts in an international context and has contact with research organizations nationally and internationally. 

The work environment at the division is characterized by an open and friendly attitude among all members of staff with the intention that all shall be given the opportunity to grow personally and professionally.

Subject description

Fire safety research relates in general to physical and chemical processes associated with the origin, growth, spread and extinguishing of fires, interactions between fire and buildings/facilities, systems for preventing or detecting fire or limiting its consequences, and evacuation and human behavior in fire. The fire safety research is conducted mainly through experimental research, modeling and model development. The general objective is to find cost-effective and innovative methods of keeping damage to people, the environment and property at an acceptable level. For this position focus will be on fire development and fire dynamics. As possible subjects, the following may be seen as specialisations: material behavior in the event of a fire and considering an environmental and sustainability perspective, modeling of fire dynamic phenomena in combination with the implication of building materials and consequences of fires from a property protection perspective including fire investigation.

Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research in the subject area. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. The purpose of the position is to develop the independence as a researcher and to create the opportunity of further development. 

Detailed description of the work duties, such as:

• Research within the subject area, including experimental and theoretical studies
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
• Actively seeking external research funding
• Collaboration with industry and wider society
• Administration related to the work duties listed above

Qualification requirements 

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that you have a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. The certificate proving the qualification requirement is met, must be available before the employment decision is made. Priority will be given to candidates who have graduated no more than three years ago before the last day for application. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English. 
• Knowledge and experience in physical experimental work as well as modelling 
• Being able to work independently and to collaborate with other research groups and industry.

Assessment criteria 

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• Teaching skills. 

Other qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience that constitute additional qualifications in fire related experiments.
• Knowledge in fire modelling by CFD models
• Experience in leading research projects
• Experience in education within fire modelling tools 

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University. 

Further information

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of two years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”).

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system and shall be written in English. The application should include a CV including a list of relevant publications and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)

Welcome to apply!

Agenda 2030

The 2030 Agenda is the framework for sustainable development that the world’s nations have signed to end extreme poverty, reduce inequalities, solve the climate crisis, promote peace and equity and much more. To achieve the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals, research has several important roles: to identify challenges and conflicting objectives, contribute to new solutions, generate dialogue and learning between different societal stakeholders and critically analyse the goals. Lund University aspires to be a part of the solution and has therefore initiated a research programme on sustainable development with postdoc fellowships in interdisciplinary projects. The projects will not only constitute platforms for the postdocs’ career development, but also form a basis for national and European applications, and for future environments for excellence and profiling. The programme is also to develop the postdocs’ expertise in teaching and learning in higher education. For more information about the programme, please visit Excellence Programme for Sustainable Development | Sustainability Forum (lu.se)

Project and subject description

The research focus the shift from Global Value Chains to Circular Supply Chains (CSCs) where we investigate tensions inherent in such a shift relating to i) linear versus circular business logics, ii) processes led top-down by dominant firms versus bottom-up local and inclusive processes, and iii) multi-level policy mixes shifting from deregulations and low taxes supporting GVCs to regulation and governance mechanisms that take environmental and social impacts into consideration. 

This is important because transformative initiatives are often designed and studied with limited attention to the multi-level interactions between various actors within local, regional, national, and global systems, as well as the potential local and global repercussions. Furthermore, GVCs and large firms may accelerate the shift from GVCs to CSCs with the pitfalls, however, of solutionism and democratic shortcomings. We draw upon our networks in industry and with policymakers at regional, national and EU levels. Involving key stakeholders, we create strong impact and further strengthen Lund University’s role as knowledge curator.

For this position we are looking for one post-doc who will work in an interdisciplinary team with two other post-docs as well as Associate Professor Markus Grillitsch (Department of Human Geograph, Social Science Faculty), Professor Fredrik Nilsson (Department of Design Sciences, Faculty of Engineering), and Professor Sylvia Schwaag Serger (Department of Economic History, School of Economic and Management). This position is placed at the department of design sciences/packaging logistics and supervised by Fredrik Nilsson. You and the other post-docs will bring in complementary disciplinary competences related to global value chains, circular supply chains, global production networks, regional and industrial dynamics, multi-level governance, and policy.

Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. The purpose of the position is to develop the independence as a researcher and to create the opportunity of further development.

Detailed description of the work duties include:

• Collaborative research within the subject area

                – Co-creation of theoretical and analytical frameworks
                – Co-creation of research methodology
                – Conducting empirical research
                – Drafting and publish research papers in collaboration.

• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
• Actively seeking external research funding
• Collaboration with industry and wider society
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies
• Administration related to the work duties listed above.

Qualification requirements 

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. The certificate proving the qualification requirement is met, must be received before the employment decision is made. Priority will be given to candidates who have graduated no more than three years ago before the last day for application. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English
• Good publication records in the area of supply/value chains

Assessment criteria 

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• Teaching skills. 

Other qualifications:

• Proven experience in collaborating with societal actors (firms, policy makers).
• Experience of advanced value/supply chain modeling (e.g. agent-based modeling, digital twins or similar)  

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University.

Further information

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of three years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”).

How to apply

Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

• Résumé/CV, including a list of publications,
• a general description of past research and future research interests, with an explicit reflection how this contributes to achieve the project’s aims (no more than three pages),
• copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered.
• Contact information to two or more references (will be required for candidates invited for interviews).

Welcome to apply!

Lund University, The Faculty of Engineering, The Department of Department of Building and Environmental Technology, Division of Water Resources Engineering will employ a postdoctoral fellow for three years starting from 1 February 2024. The position is a part of the Lund University-wide Interdisciplinary program focusing on Agenda 2030 and sustainable development. Within LU4Water, six postdoctoral fellowships at six faculties (Law, Social Science, Humanities, Science, Economics and Engineering) will be announced.

Agenda 2030

The 2030 Agenda is the framework for sustainable development signed by the world’s countries to end extreme poverty, reduce inequalities, solve the climate crisis, promote peace and justice and much more. To achieve the agenda’s sustainability goals, research has several important roles: identifying challenges and goal conflicts, contributing new solutions, creating dialogue, and learning between different social actors and critically analyzing the goals included in Agenda 2030. 

Lund University wants to be part of the solution and has therefore started a research program for sustainable development with postdoctoral positions in various interdisciplinary projects. The projects should not only form platforms for the postdocs’ career development but should also form a basis for national and European applications and for future environments for excellence and profiling. Within the program, the postdocs’ higher education teaching skills must also be developed.  For more information about the programme, please visit Excellence Programme for Sustainable Development | Sustainability Forum (lu.se)

Description of the workplace

The current postdoctoral fellowship will be placed at the Division of Water Resources Engineering, in the Department of Building and Environmental technology. Here, research and teaching pursue the understanding of how water resides and is transported in nature and in urban systems. This includes, but is not limited to, studies on the movement of rainwater, how rain and melted snow reach rivers, flooding and systems to reduce the consequences of flooding, water flows, factors affecting water quality, and erosion along open coasts, rivers and lakes. At the division, there are around 30 employes and in total 20 PhD students.

The current position is within the water management group that covers research in integrated water reource management, hydrology, groundwater recharge, modelling, source water quality and contaminaton. The position involves creative and varied work, and the Postdoc will become a member of a dynamic and multifaceted research group. 

Subject description

Researchers from six faculties, Science, Engineering, Law, Economy, Humanities and Theology and Social Sciences will collaborate on developing a new framework for implementing Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) built on digitalisation, big data, remote sensing, and water governance following the legal and economic structures within the family of EU water directives. 

Water is a dynamic resource which can be reused many times in a catchment. Together with the other postdocs employed in the project, all water needs will be identified and given priority. The consequences if the water needed for each use becomes restricted will be analysed. Risks of floods or drought, as well as low water quality, will be uncovered. Innovative aspects such as state-of-the-art wastewater treatment and water reuse methods will be related to balanced measures between urban and rural areas as well as equitable measures between different socioeconomic layers of society, inspiring a transfer to a circular economy. Innovative applications of online sensor technologies for data collections and watershed digital twins for the description and modelling of water availability will be developed. Collaboration with water utilities and software companies to improve efficiency and decrease pollutant transport will be elaborated. 

Work duties

The purpose of the position is to develop the independence as a researcher and to create the opportunity of further development. The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, as well as administrative tasks (including coordination of the laboratory and analytical work), with an extent up to 20% of working hours. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. 

Work is carried out in a transdisciplinary environment and involves a close cooperation with industry and the civil society, as well as water utilities, authorities, municipalities, regional administrative boards, and water districts. An important aspect of the work includes communication of the research outcomes with the stakeholders. 

The postdoc is expected to present results at international conferences, produce high quality scientific papers, and play a role in disseminating the results. The postdoc is also expected to actively participate in and contribute to the general scientific discussion in the research groups and relevant project proposal development.

The work duties include:

• Research within the subject area.
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies.
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students.
• Administration related to the work duties listed above.
• Collaboration with agencies, institutions, and municipal authorities.
• Compilation of the task specific protocols and recommendations for authorities.
• Actively seek for external research funding.

Qualification requirements 

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. The certificate proving the qualification requirement is met, must be received before the employment decision is made. Priority will be given to candidates who have graduated no more than three years ago before the last day for application. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Documented expertise in working with GIS-systems for management of large data sets.
• Documented experience in hydrologic modelling
• Knowledge of the Swedish water management system.
• The project requires close collaboration with local, regional and national placed on research skills within the subject authorities, as well as Swedish and foreign researchers, and accordingly, the applicant should be able to work both independently and collaboratively.   

Assessment criteria 

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• Teaching skills.

Other qualifications:

• A demonstrated broad interest in societal sustainability aspects is qualifying as well as interest in public management and economics

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen the total LU4Water project with the other five postdocs from other faculties at Lund University and complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University. 

Further information

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 3 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”).

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV including a publication list and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)” 

Welcome to apply!