Postdoc in History

We are looking for a Postdoc in History to join the Division of History at the Department of History.
Description of the workplace and academic environment
The Department of History comprises three divisions: History, Human Rights Studies, and the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies (ACE). This position is based within the Division of History.
The Division currently employs approximately 65 members of staff, including six professors, ten senior lecturers, around 25 researchers, and approximately 20 doctoral candidates, supported by administrative staff. Teaching is conducted at all levels, from undergraduate to doctoral education, and the subject hosts the National Graduate School in Historical Studies.
In recent years, the research environment has expanded considerably through successful recruitment initiatives and substantial success in attracting external research funding from Swedish and European research funding bodies. For further information about the Division, please visit:
The Subject of History
.
The Division hosts six research nodes organised around the themes of:
History of Knowledge (LUCK)
Global History (LAUGH)
Labour History (AH) Digital History (DEPTH)
Holocaust History and Memory Culture (NORAH)
Heritage, Ownership and Wealth (HEIRS)
Each research node consists of researchers based within the Division as well as their national and international research networks. The clusters also organise a range of activities, including seminars, and workshops. Further information is available at:
Research Nodes | The Subject of History
.
In addition to the research conducted within these nodes, the Division supports a broad range of other research activities. Recently, the research centre CEKOS (Centre for Knowledge Dissemination and Contemporary History) became affiliated with the Division.
The Division also offers regular career development seminars. These may cover topics such as applying for external research funding, writing a book proposal, preparing journal articles, compiling a teaching portfolio, and other aspects of academic career development.
The Department of History is located in the LUX building in central Lund. The premises are modern and purpose-built, with convenient access to libraries and archives.
The postdoctoral position will be affiliated with one, and possibly more than one, of the six research nodes described above.
Tasks and responsibilities
The duties primarily comprise research, with a smaller proportion devoted to research administration. You will formulate and develop your research independently and will be responsible for driving your research project forward. As a member of a research node whose thematic focus aligns with your research interests, you will benefit from the support of colleagues working in related fields. For example, you will have opportunities to present draft work and receive constructive feedback from fellow researchers.
You will also undertake administrative tasks connected to a research node, and teaching responsibilities may arise during the period of employment. Such teaching duties will not necessarily be linked exclusively to the node to which you are affiliated.
As your contribution is considered an important part of the research environment, you will be expected to be present in the workplace on a regular day-to-day basis.
The position is a career development post, and its purpose is to act as an initial step on a career path by providing the opportunity to deepen and broaden your research expertise. The position also includes some pedagogical training. Teaching, supervision and other teaching-related duties may also be included in the duties, but up to a maximum of one-fifth of the working time.

What we offer

As a Postdoc you are provided an opportunity to develop your independence as a researcher with the support of senior colleagues. The appointment is limited to three years and is full time in accordance with the
Agreement regarding fixed-term employment as a postdoctoral fellow
. International employees are supported in their move to Sweden. If you have a family, they will find new contacts and support through
Lund’s International Citizen Hub
.
Lund University is a government agency, which means that you get special benefits, generous holidays and a favourable occupational pension. Find out more on the University website about working with us
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Qualifications

The assessment will primarily be based on your research merits and your potential as a researcher. Particular emphasis will be placed on research competence within the subject area.

Qualification requirements

Doctoral degree or equivalent international degree in within history, or an equivalent foreign degree. This requirement must be fulfilled no later than the date on which the employment decision is made, and as an applicant, you are responsible for supplementing your application with documentation that confirms the completed doctoral degree.
Good ability to develop and carry out high-quality research.
Teaching skills.
You have not previously been employed as a postdoc researcher under the existing agreement on fixed-term postdoc employment for more than one year in the same or a related subject area with Lund University.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with others.
Documented proficiency in spoken and written English.

Desired qualifications

completed doctoral degree no more than three years prior to the application deadline. If there are special circumstances such as leave of absence because of illness, parental leave, position as elected representative in trade union organisations, military service or service/assignments relevant to the subject area, this time can be deducted from the time elapsed since the doctoral degree was completed.
Language skills in addition to English.
Documented experience of research collaboration (e.g. co-authored publications, organisation of workshops or conferences, research networks, or similar activities).
Documented experience of collaboration and engagement with wider society.
Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete tasks within a specified timeframe.
Terms
The appointment is limited to two years and is full time in accordance with the
Agreement regarding fixed-term employment as a postdoctoral fellow
. The employment may be extended under certain circumstances, as stipulated in the above-mentioned collective agreement.

How to apply

Your application should be written in English.
As part of your application, you are to attach a your doctoral thesis and up to five publications. In addition, you must include a short research proposal (1,500 words) outlining your planned research and explaining how it relates to one of the research nodes described above.
You can find instructions on how to compile an application, including your project plan, here:
How to apply for a postdoc position at the Joint Faculties of Humanity and Theology | The joint faculties of humanities and theology