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Working at Lund University Discover what it's like to work at a world-class university committed to sustainability and societal impact. Vacancies Explore our open positions, learn how to apply and stay informed about future opportunities. Shape the future of research Apply for an assistant professorship within the Lund University Programme for Global Excellence. Living and working in Sweden Discov
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Working at Lund University means being part of a world‑class university with an attractive working environment that supports work–life balance. A world-class research universityLund University offers an impressive range of high-quality research and education opportunities.Top ranked and focused on sustainabilityLund University ranks among the top universities worldwide in several prestigious globa
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Join our community of 8,500 staff and 46,000 students working to understand, improve and shape the world. Our recruitment process is transparent and fair, and open to international talent. View job vacancies 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. Subscribe to job alert
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There are many opportunities to collaborate with Lund University, at different levels. This page provides guidance on different types of collaboration initiatives and relevant contacts. Opportunities include collaboration in the areas of:education and trainingresearchscholarships and donationsofficial visits, and events and conferences. Collaboration in education and trainingAt Lund University, we
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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 studentAs a doctoral student at Lund University, you are employed while completing your doctoral (PhD) studies. This gives you financial security and full
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Sweden consistently ranks as one of the top countries globally in areas such as equality, democracy, transparency and quality of life. These values are deeply embedded in Swedish society and influence both workplaces and public institutions. Sweden is a parliamentary monarchy with a strong democratic foundation, where civil liberties, political rights and the rule of law are firmly upheld. Freedom
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As a doctoral student, you are both an employee and a student. This means that you benefit from the stability of employment while enjoying the academic freedom of research and study. What to expect from doctoral studies Find out about the different types of doctoral positions, how programmes are structured and what will be expected of you. How to applyAll available positions are listed on our vaca
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At Lund University, academic positions such as professor, associate senior lecturer and postdoc usually combine teaching and research. Learn about titles, qualifications and career paths. Overview of academic titles and qualifications Academic positions are formally referred to as teaching positions in the University's appointment rules. In practice, they usually combine both teaching and research
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Join our world-class research environment with supportive colleagues, modern infrastructure and a strong focus on societal impact. This page outlines researcher and associate researcher roles and what you can expect. Focus on research – a different path to teachingResearcher and associate researcher positions focus mainly on research, which is often funded through external grants.Teaching roles –
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Professional services staff play a vital role at the University in areas such as administration, IT, finance, HR and student services. This page will help you to understand the roles, responsibilities and opportunities available. Explore roles and applyAll available positions are listed on the vacancies page. Each position has an advertisement with detailed instructions. We cannot accept applicati
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Here you will find information about all collectively regulated academic positions at Lund University and their requirements. Faculties may also set additional requirements, which are specified in each vacancy announcement. VacanciesWorking in academic rolesShortcuts to content on this page:Adjunct teaching staffLecturerTeaching staff in an artistic disciplinePostdocAssociate senior Lecturer (Assi
The recruitment process for academic positions is structured and transparent. This page outlines the main steps, from selection to the employment decision, and provides practical information for international applicants. 1. Selection processAfter the deadline of the vacancy announcement, the Academic Appointments Board reviews all applications. Those that do not meet the requirements are removed.T
Whether you are starting as a doctoral student or continuing as a researcher, teacher or professor, this page outlines the main academic career stages in Sweden and how they are applied at Lund University. Academic career paths in Sweden follow a structure aligned with the European framework for academic careers:Doctoral student → Postdoc/Associate senior lecturer → Senior lecturer/Researcher → Pr
Information for admitted students As a student at Lund University, you have several opportunities to learn Swedish. These include regular Swedish language courses as well as more informal learning opportunities. Getting started before you arriveIf you want to learn some basic Swedish before arriving in Sweden and Lund, you can check out the Swedish Institute's list of online resources for learning
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In order to provide contract education, Lund University needs to collect and store personal data. The personal data is processed in accordance with the applicable legislation. You can read more about what this means on this page. Lund University processes personal data in the IT system for contract education, Mira CRM [hereinafter Mira], for the purpose of conducting contract education. As well as
Watch on YouTube: Welcome messages and top tips for new studentsArriving in Lund on Arrival DayMost international students arrive in Lund on Arrival Day, about two weeks before the start of the semester. To make your arrival as smooth and welcoming as possible, we have arranged for our international mentors to meet you at Copenhagen Airport and at the railway station in Lund to take you to the Arr
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Join the Lund University Alumni Network to stay connected with the University and fellow alumni around the world. With your free membership, you get event invitations, alumni news and exclusive member benefits. The Alumni Network is open to:former students and researchersformer and current members of staffcurrent students who have completed at least 30 credits (although we recommend registering to
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Your Alumni Network membership gives you access to a wide range of benefits – from exclusive offers and invites to events. Offers and discountsAs a member of the Alumni Network, you have access to a variety of offers – including discounts on events, cultural experiences and subscriptions. Below you will find a list of discounts available to our alumni members.To access the discount codes, you must
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Arrival Day is the start of the Orientation Weeks for all new international students at Lund University. During the Orientation Weeks, you will have the chance to learn more about Sweden and Lund, and to make new friends. We cannot wait to meet you! Attending Orientation Weeks is not mandatory, but we strongly recommend that you do so in order to take part in the many services that are only availa
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The application period for the position of vice-chancellor at Lund University ended on 1 February 2026. The recruitment committee is now working on the recruitment of a new vice-chancellor. The qualification profile can be found below. Do you want to lead Lund University into the future? Lund University is one of Europe’s leading higher education institutions with a long tradition of academic exc
