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Erik Green
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Postdoctoral fellow in Economic History Lund University in Sweden
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Statistical Analysis
Funding
Project funded by the Swedish Research Council and Handelsbanken’s Research foundation; fixed-term employment for two years at 100% extent.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Lund University
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About this position
Lund University’s Department of Economic History is offering a postdoctoral position within the project Colonialism, elite formation, persistence and change: The Cape Colony, 1652-1840. The department is part of Lund University School of Economics and Management, a research environment known for long-term historical analysis, quantitative approaches, and strong international networks.
The project examines the interaction between political and economic elites at the Cape Colony using a unique set of historical sources, including annual tax censuses, the South Africa Families Register, auction rolls, probate inventories, and minutes from Council of Policy meetings. The postdoctoral researcher will primarily work on mapping indigenous Khoe elites and analysing their interaction with colonial elites.
The role combines qualitative and quantitative research, with a strong emphasis on GIS and spatial analysis. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the principal investigator and other project members, contribute to joint publications, and further develop an independent research agenda within the project’s scope.
The Department of Economic History has a strong research profile, an international publication record, and a high proportion of its budget dedicated to research. The research environment is described as young, international, and active in global academic networks, with close links between research strengths and teaching.
Funding details
Project funded by the Swedish Research Council and Handelsbanken’s Research foundation; fixed-term employment for two years at 100% extent.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD in Economic History or a closely related field such as Economics, Economic Geography, Statistics or History; the PhD should normally have been awarded no more than three years before the application deadline, though earlier awards may be considered in special circumstances and candidates without the PhD yet may be considered if the degree is awarded by the appointment decision. Applicants must have a high level of academic competence, excellent written and spoken English, documented experience with historical source material and archival records, documented experience in quantitative data management and statistical analysis using R or STATA, documented experience of independently conducting academic research and analysing empirical material, and the ability to work independently and collaborate. Desirable qualifications include experience of research on colonialism or colonial elites, historical sources from Southern Africa and the Cape Colony, sources relating to Indigenous populations such as the Khoikhoi, combining qualitative and quantitative methods, GIS-based research and spatial analysis, academic collaboration and co-authorship, and teaching and/or supervision at university level.
How to apply
Submit the application in English through the application portal. Include a cover letter, CV, publication list and certificates, and two reference letters. Apply by 30 November 2026.
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Sweden
Research Interests
Economic History
Statistics
African Studies
Colonialism
Economics
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