Erik Green

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.