项目介绍

2025年11月22日

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 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 welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

About the education

The education is carried in Lund. The successful candidate is expected to take an active part in the department’s seminars and research activities related to Late Antiquity.

Information about doctoral studies at the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology can be found at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/.

Work assignments

Doctoral studies. Departmental work, such as teaching and administrative tasks, can be assigned. The maximum amount of such work is 20 %.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for doctoral studies in Jewish Studies are specified in the general syllabus, available at https://www.ht.lu.se/en/utbildning/forskarutbildning/dina-doktorandstudier/general-syllabi/.

Assessment criteria

The selection process will primarily take into account the applicants’ ability to benefit from doctoral studies. This is assessed against the criteria quality, quantity, progression and relevance.

Applicants should have their primary expertise in Judaism of Late Antiquity. Preference will be given to candidates who have also worked with Late Antique Christian sources or, in other ways, with Jewish–Christian interactions during the period approximately 200–700 CE. The terms “Jewish” and “Christian” are here understood in a broad sense, encompassing both non-rabbinic forms of Judaism and “non-orthodox” expressions of early Christianity. Projects that seek to integrate both textual and archaeological evidence are particularly welcome.

Application

Instructions for applying for a doctoral position can be found here: https://www.ht.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-studies/become-a-doctoral-student-at-the-ht-faculties/application-and-admission/. 

The application must include:

• CV / list of qualifications
• cover letter
• records of previous studies
• documentation of language skills
• academic papers / degree projects
• any scholarly publications
• project plan.

Please note that you need to upload all documents with your application in PDF format.

Type of employment

Limit of tenure, four years according to 5 kap. 7 § HF.

About The Joint Faculties of the Humanities and Theology
The Joint Faculties of the Humanities and Theology have eight departments and carries out large and varied work within research and education with the purpose to understand people as cultural and social beings. The faculties have around 700 employees and around 4000 students.

The Centre for Theology and Religious Studies (CTR)
The Centre for Theology and Religious Studies (CTR) has existed under various names in Lund ever since the University became operational in 1668. CTR conducts teaching in the specialisations of history of religions and religious behavioural science, biblical studies, church and mission studies and studies in faith and world views. Research is carried out within all the disciplines of religious studies and theology.