Careers at Lund University
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Lund University offers a variety of career opportunities, including academic, research, doctoral and professional service roles. Whatever your expertise, you can develop your skills and contribute to the University's work.
Working as a doctoral student
As a doctoral student at Lund University, you are employed while completing your doctoral (PhD) studies. This gives you financial security and full employee benefits. The role combines research training with opportunities for teaching or departmental duties, preparing you for a career in academia or beyond.
Employment as a doctoral student
Working as an academic
At Lund University, academic roles combine education and research, offering a clear career path from assistant lecturer to professor. They provide long‑term stability, opportunities for promotion and the chance to shape both students' learning and the University's research environment.
Working in a research role
Research positions such as researcher or associate researcher allow you to focus primarily on advancing your research within dynamic projects and international collaborations. These roles offer strong institutional support and development opportunities, though they are often project‑based and not always permanent.
Working in professional services roles
As administrative and technical staff, you play a vital role in supporting research, education and daily operations across the University. These roles offer stable employment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to contribute your expertise in a collaborative environment.
Working in professional services roles
Academic career paths
The University follows a structured academic career pathway: from doctoral student to postdoctoral research fellow or associate senior lecturer, then to senior lecturer or researcher, and eventually to professor.
Academic career paths at Lund University
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We advertise positions in academic, research, doctoral and professional services roles. Most of the job listings published in English don't require knowledge of Swedish.
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Contact information
Human Resources\ webbansvarig [at] hr [dot] lu [dot] se
Postal address\ Box 117\ 221 00 Lund\ Sweden