Research Position in Technical Water Resource Management

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked among the world's leading universities. There are approximately 47,000 students and more than 8,800 staff in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We unite in our efforts to understand, explain, and improve our world and the conditions of people.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Gender equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles for all parts of our operations.

Workplace Description

Technical Water Resource Management (TVRL) is a department within the Faculty of Engineering (LTH).

The department is in a strong development phase with many new externally funded research projects. During a transition period, some supplementary reinforcement is needed through the employment of part-time researchers.

Job Responsibilities

The main job responsibilities include:

• Leadership of UNU Hub, collaboration between LU and the UN University.
• Associate editorship, Journal of Water.
• Advisory role for FARMWISE (EU-Horizon project).
• Examination and supervision of PhD students.

Requirements for Employment

• PhD degree.
• Excellent command of English, both spoken and written.
• Extensive experience in leadership for organizations and larger projects.
• Experience collaborating with UN organizations in the water sector.
• Experience in editorial roles.
• Research experience in the field of water resource management.

Meritorious for Employment

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive, and independence, as well as how the applicant's experience and competence are assessed to complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department and contribute to its development.

Conditions

Fixed-term employment, 1 year, from 2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31. Employment rate 50%.

Start date 2026-01-01.

Application Instructions

The application must be written in English and include:

• Curriculum Vitae including a publication list.
• A general description of previous research work and future research interests (max three pages).
• Contact information for at least two references.
• A copy of the PhD diploma and any other certificates/grades you wish to submit.

LTH – Lund University Faculty of Engineering – is the technical faculty at Lund University. At LTH, we educate people, build knowledge for the future, and work hard to develop society. We create space for brilliant research and inspire creative development in technology, architecture, and design. Nearly 10,000 students study here. Each year, our researchers – many of whom work in world-leading profile areas – publish around 100 theses and 2,000 scientific findings. A number of research results and student projects are refined into innovations. Together we explore and create – for the benefit of the world.

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