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 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 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Interdisciplinoxy

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

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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