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Postdoctoral stipend in Business Administration with specialization in Entrepreneurship

Last day for applying: 30 September 2026

In collaboration with the Foundation Entrepreneurship in Lund, the Sten K Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship announces a two-year postdoctoral stipend within Entrepreneurship.

The postdoctoral candidate will work and contribute within the research project “Career dynamics in entrepreneurial ownership among university graduates”, coordinated by Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship, Department of Business Administration, Lund University.

The research project will focus on the subject area of entrepreneurship. The aim of the project is to contribute to the development of theoretical and empirical knowledge about career trajectories in entrepreneurial ownership among university graduates, and to advance understanding of how entrepreneurial ownership unfolds over the career course.

The Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship (SKJCE) is an active, internationally recognised arena for high-impact entrepreneurship education and research. SKJCE conducts research in areas such as entrepreneurial learning and education, academic entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial finance, social entrepreneurship, and immigrant entrepreneurship.

Tasks

This is a two-year career development stipend for recent doctoral graduates to gain further research training and experience. The stipend is strictly dedicated to supporting research training and career development as an early-career scholar, without any teaching obligations or compensation included in the stipend amount.

We seek a highly motivated researcher with a deep interest and specialization in studying entrepreneurship using econometric and statistical methods. The candidate should be familiar with Statistics Sweden’s statistical databases for research purposes.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position:

  • A completed doctoral degree within the subject of the position or a related topic, completed no more than three years before the last date for applications.
  • Documented ability to develop and conduct high-quality research.
  • Documented experience of conducting research using econometric and statistical methods.
  • Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken)
  • Familiarity with Statistics Sweden’s statistical databases.

Assessment criteria

The assessment is primarily based on your ability to develop and conduct research of good quality. The assessment will focus on your scientific merit and ability in the field. We also consider the relevance and feasibility of your research plan, as well as your experience, knowledge, and personal qualifications. Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, enthusiasm for research, ability to conduct research independently, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Conditions for the stipend

The post-doc is a full-time, tax-free, scholarship for two years. The stipend includes SEK 370.000 per year, and covers the cost of living (SEK 350.000, and insurance (SEK 20.000). The stipend-holder will be placed at Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship, Department of Business Administration, Lund University.

The Department of Business Administration may offer the possibility to teach and supervise. In such case, the postdoc would be employed on a fixed-term appointment and would be compensated accordingly for those specific teaching and supervision duties.

Due to restrictions in Swedish tax law, if you have previously been employed at Lund University, you will not be eligible for this position.

Application procedure

The application is to be written in English and sent as a single pdf-file to application [at] fek [dot] lu [dot] se (application[at]fek[dot]lu[dot]se)

The application is to contain the following:

  • Cover letter motivating the candidate’s interest in the position.
  • CV detailing the candidate’s education, teaching experience, and list of publications and working papers (with an * marking of the academic productions to be considered during the review).
  • Any relevant information indicating experience in research management, industry cooperation, and international co-operation.
  • Copies of up to five selected publications or working papers.
  • Diplomas, references, etc.

All submitted documents must be attested as to their authenticity.

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as strengths and assets.

Application Deadline

Last day for applying: 30 September 2026

About us

The workplace is in our offices at Holger Crafoord Ekonomicentrum in Lund. There are good connections by train from Malmö, Helsingborg, and Copenhagen, and by bus from Malmö and Lund Central station. You can walk from Lund Central station in 25 minutes.

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Contact

For further information, please contact:
Diamanto Politis, diamanto [dot] politis [at] fek [dot] lu [dot] se (diamanto[dot]politis[at]fek[dot]lu[dot]se) 
Professor, Director of the Sten K Johnson Centre for entrepreneurship

 

 

Diamanto Politis

Last updated: 4 Sep 2026