Researcher in History in project on families and inheritance (GLOW)
Lunds Universitet · Lund, Sweden
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Researcher in History in project on families and inheritance (GLOW)
Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
We are looking for a researcher to the project GeneaLogies of Old Wealth (GLOW)
Description of the workplace
The position is based at the Department of History, Lund University, and forms part of a larger research project involving two principal investigators and a student research assistant. Most of the work will be carried out at the department, although occasional work may also take place at archival institutions elsewhere in Sweden. One of the project members is based abroad, which means that project meetings will be held both in person in Lund and online.
Description of the research project
The *GeneaLogies of Old Wealth (GLOW)*research project is a multi-year project funded by the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet). It examines wealthy families and analyses the significance of inherited wealth across multiple generations. Using Sweden's wealthiest families at the beginning of the twentieth century as its point of departure, the project has reconstructed their economic trajectories by combining four-generation family trees with financial information derived from probate inventories.
The main phase of data collection has now been completed, and the project is entering a stage of data processing, analysis, and writing. The project offers new perspectives on historical economic inequality, a major field of research both in Sweden and internationally. GLOW forms part of the research node HEIRS at the Department of History, which specialises in research on household economies, wealth, and inheritance.
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 for us | Lund University.
Work duties and areas of responsibility
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Process and analyse the collected source material.
- Author two scholarly articles within the framework of the project, one co-authored and one single-authored.
- Present the project and its research findings at academic conferences.
- Develop ways of disseminating the project's results to wider audiences, for example through blog posts, newspaper articles, or other forms of public engagement.
- Contribute actively to the development of the HEIRS research node and its activities.
- Contribute to the development of new research grant applications associated with HEIRS.
As a researcher in the project, you are expected to work independently while maintaining close and continuous collaboration with the other members of the research team. Although your work will be carried out within the overall framework of the project, you will have considerable scope to shape the direction of your analyses, particularly in relation to the single-authored article. This article should be based on the project's data, but its thematic focus may be developed in line with your own expertise and research interests.
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
The successful candidate must:
- Hold a PhD in History or Economic History.
- Have experience of working with both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Have published research relevant to the GLOW research project.
- Demonstrate an excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Be able to work independently and in a structured manner.
- Have strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Desired qualifications:
The following qualifications are considered an advantage:
- Experience in reading and interpreting handwritten historical sources in Swedish or another Scandinavian language.
- A record of publishing historical research in English.
- Demonstrated ability to formulate historical research questions and develop research designs appropriate for addressing them.
- Clear ideas about how to develop an independent research profile within the thematic framework of the HEIRS research node.
Further information
Employment is for an indefinite term with a scope of 80 per cent of full time starting 1 November 2026 or by agreement.
How to apply
Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system and shoud be written in English.
The application should include a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a CV, a list of publications, a copy of your doctoral degree certificate, and contact details for two referees. If you have previous publications of your own that are relevant to the project and/or to the research themes of HEIRS, these should also be included with your application.
Applicants who best meet the qualifications will be invited for an interview. Prior to the interview, you will be provided with a project description and examples of the research data collected within the project. Based on these materials, you will be given the opportunity during the interview to develop your own research profile within the project by identifying the research questions that you are particularly qualified and interested to pursue, and to discuss how this work could contribute to the successful completion of the project.
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About The Joint Faculties of the Humanities and Theology
The Joint Faculties of the Humanities and Theology have seven departments and carries out large and varied work within research and education with the purpose to understand people as cultural and social beings. The faculties have around 700 employees and around 4000 students.
About The Department of History
The Department of History is one of the seven departments within the Joint Faculties of the Humanities and Theology. It is a large department consisting of three divisions: the Division of history, the Division of human rights and the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies. Around 70 teachers and researchers work at the department. They undertake teaching within the BA programmes in history and human rights, the masters programme in history and the international masters programmes in human rights and Asian studies. The department also has a large post-graduate programme with Ph.D. students in history and human rights, as well as a research school in history.
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Anställningsform: tillsvidareanställning | Anställningens omfattning: deltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 80 | Ort: Lund | Län: Skåne län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: PA2026/2226 | Kontakt: Martin Dackling , Martin Dackling , Lina Sturfelt , Lina Sturfelt , | Facklig företrädare: SEKO: Seko Civil 046-2229366, SEKO: Seko Civil 046-2229366, OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli 046-2229362, OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli 046-2229362, SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet 046-2220000, SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet 046-2220000, | Publicerat: 2026-08-28 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-09-18