Assistant Professor of Social Sciences

Lund University

Login and apply
Lund University, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Social Sciences

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Position overview

We are looking for an up-and-coming researcher who wants to conduct pioneering research to take up a position as Assistant Professor (Associate Senior Lecturer) in the field of resilient crime prevention.

The position will be based either at the Department of Law within the Faculty of Law or at the School of Social Work within the Faculty of Social Sciences.

What we offer the successful candidate

Do you want to become a research leader of tomorrow through pioneering projects and research ideas? If so, you have the opportunity to start as an associate senior lecturer as part of Lund University Programme for Global Excellence.

We are looking for a promising, academically young researcher who can build and lead research within the area resilient crime prevention.

As an associate senior lecturer, you will:

  • develop your qualifications over 4 years
  • be eligible for promotion to senior lecturer (tenured position)
  • receive 5 weeks of higher education teaching training
  • access Swedish language courses for international staff
  • receive relocation and family support services
  • gain access to Lund’s International Citizen Hub

At the turn of 2026/2027, the Swedish Research Council will announce funding for Associate Senior Lecturers with international backgrounds. Appointments within this programme may be nominated.

More information:
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lund-university-programme-global-excellence

Duties – what we expect from you

As an associate senior lecturer, you will:

  • conduct independent and collaborative research
  • engage with strong research environments and international platforms
  • develop teaching expertise, outreach and collaboration skills
  • learn Swedish

Most of your time will be allocated to research.

You are expected to:

  • conduct innovative research potentially funded by the Swedish Research Council
  • collaborate with practitioners in crime prevention
  • contribute to teaching
  • participate in departmental work

You will work within the strategic research area:
Building Resilience in Crime Prevention (BRiC)
Focus areas:

  • child vulnerability
  • drug markets
  • emerging technologies

BRiC is a collaboration between academia and:

  • social services
  • police
  • prosecutors
  • courts
  • prison and probation services

Qualifications for employment

You must hold:

  • a PhD or equivalent in social work, sociology, criminology, or related social sciences
    OR
  • a Doctor of Law degree in criminal or public law (or equivalent)

Priority is given to candidates who obtained their PhD within the last 5 years (with exceptions for parental leave or illness).

Requirements – what you must have

You must demonstrate:

  • ability to initiate and develop high-quality research
  • good teaching ability
  • recent international research experience (outside Sweden)
  • a project plan for resilient crime prevention research
  • documented leadership skills
  • excellent communication skills
  • very good English (spoken and written)
  • willingness to learn Swedish
  • no salary or grant from Swedish sources since 31 Dec 2022

Additional desirable qualifications

We also value candidates who:

  • contribute positively to the work environment
  • have postdoctoral experience
  • hold current international research positions
  • have experience obtaining external research funding

Form of employment

Fixed-term position: 4 years
(with possibility of promotion to senior lecturer, permanent position)

Promotion to senior lecturer

To be promoted, candidates must demonstrate:

  • development within their field
  • strong national and international research standing
  • good teaching ability across levels and methods
  • ability to supervise PhD students
  • ability to collaborate with society and communicate research
  • leadership and organisational ability

Applicants may apply for promotion once, at least 6 months before contract end.

Application

Applications must be submitted electronically via Lund University recruitment portal.

Required documents:

  • Personal statement (max 1 page, include preferred department: Law or Social Work)
  • CV with supporting documents
  • Description of research and teaching activities
  • Leadership/administration/collaboration statement
  • Publication list (with co-author certificates if applicable)
  • List of dissertation and cited works
  • Up to 3 cited publications
  • Other relevant documents
  • Research plan (max 2,000 words incl. references)
  • Statement confirming no Swedish salary/grant since 31 Dec 2022

About the Faculties

Faculty of Law

  • ~2,000 students
  • ~160 staff
  • ~40 doctoral students
  • One of Lund University’s original faculties

Faculty of Social Sciences

  • Leading Swedish research and education institution
  • Activities in Lund and Helsingborg

School of Social Work

  • Programs in social work and master’s degrees
  • Strong research in central social work areas

We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.

Key information

  • Type of employment: Temporary position
  • Contract type: Full time
  • First day of employment: By agreement
  • Salary: Monthly salary
  • Number of positions: 1
  • Full-time equivalent: 100
  • City: Lund
  • County: Skåne län
  • Country: Sweden
  • Reference number: PA2026/1093
  • Published: 08.Apr.2026
  • Last application date: 10.Jun.2026

Contact

Ulrika Andersson
Professor, Department of Law
046-2221114
ulrika.andersson@jur.lu.se

Katarina Jacobsson
Head of Department, School of Social Work
046-2221291
katarina.jacobsson@soch.lu.se

Union representatives

Apply