The Entrepreneurship Foundation in Lund announces a three-year postdoc stipend for entrepreneurship studies at the Department of Business Administration, Lund University School of Economics and Management.

We are seeking a highly motivated reserearcher 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.

The postdoctoral candidate will engage in research within the area of “Entrepreneurial ownership”, coordinated by the Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship (SKJCE), at the Department of Business Administration, Lund University.

The research project will be based in the subject area entrepreneurship. The aim of the project is to contribute to the development of theoretical and empirical knowledge about gender dynamics in entrepreneurial ownership in Sweden, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by male and female entrepreneurs. The postdoctoral fellow will work on the project together with Professors Diamanto Politis, Lucia Naldi, and Jonas Gabrielsson.

The Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship (SKJCE) is a vibrant and internationally recognized high-class entrepreneurship education and research arena. SKJCE conducts research in various areas, including entrepreneurial learning and education, academic entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial ownership and finance, social entrepreneurship, the entrepreneurship industry, and immigrant entrepreneurship.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The application is to be submitted in English, and it is to include:

• A cover letter expressing the candidate’s interest in the position.
• A CV detailing education, teaching experience, and a list of publications and working papers (with an *marking of academic productions to be considered during the review).
• A copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and any other relevant certificates/degrees.
• Information regarding experience in research management, industry cooperation, and international collaboration.
• Contact information for a least two references.
• Copies of up to five selected publications or working papers.

The application should be submitted as a single pdf-file to: application@fek.lu.se

The application deadline is October 6, 2025

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we view gender equality and diversity as strengths and assets.  

For further information about the research project, please contact Professor Diamanto Politis: diamanto.politis@fek.lu.se

• Lund University: www.lunduniversity.lu.se
• School of Economics and Management: www.lusem.lu.se
• Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship: www.entrepreneur.lu.se

This position is primarily focused on research and serves as a career development opportunity, intended as an initial step towards taking on a professorship in the future. The assessment of applicants will primiarly be based on their research qualificaitons and potential as researchers. The main assessment criteria are as follows:

• A completed PhD in the relevant field or a related topic, obtained no more than three years prior to the application deadline.
• Documented ability to develop and conduct high-quality research.
• Documented experience of conducting research using econometric and statistical methods.
• Strong proficiency in English, both verbal and written.
• Familarity with Statistics Sweden’s statistical databases.

Additonal consideration will be given to collaborative skills, enthusiasm for research, the ability to conduct research independently, and how the applicant’s experience and skills can complement and strengthen ongoing research at the Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship. 

About Lund University

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 44 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM) is one of eight faculties within Lund University. More than 4 000 students and 450 researchers, teachers and other staff are engaged here in training and research in economic history, business administration, business law, informatics, economics, statistics and research policy. LUSEM is accredited by the three largest and most influential accreditation institutes for business schools: EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB. Only just over 100 business schools in the world have achieved this prestigious Triple Crown accreditation. The Sten K. Johnson Centre for Entrepreneurship (SKJCE) is a vibrant and internationally recognized high-class entrepreneurship education and research arena. SKJCE conducts research in various areas, including entrepreneurial learning and education, academic entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial ownership and finance, social entrepreneurship, the entrepreneurship industry, and immigrant entrepreneurship.

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