Doctoral Positions in Law (Fiscal, Private International, Constitutional or Procedural Law) at Lund University
Job Description
Lund University’s Faculty of Law is announcing doctoral positions in law: one or two faculty-funded PhD positions in fiscal law, private international law, constitutional law or procedural law. Your research project should fit one of the research environments that already exist in these fields at the faculty.
At a glance
- Positions: One or two doctoral studentships
- Fields: Fiscal, private international, constitutional or procedural law
- Where: Faculty of Law, Lund University
- Degree needed: Master of Laws or equivalent, obtained no later than 21 September 2026
- Apply: 21 September 2026
About the doctoral positions in law
- Fiscal law: national and international questions on direct and indirect taxes, compulsory levies and customs duties
- Private international law: choice of law, court jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments in cross-border disputes
- Constitutional law: the legal basis of Swedish government, the legislative process and oversight of public power
- Procedural law: civil procedure and criminal procedure
- Doctoral students mainly study and research; teaching, research support and administration may make up at most 20% of full time
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What Lund University is looking for
- General eligibility: a second-cycle qualification, or 240 credits with 60 at second-cycle level, or equivalent knowledge
- Special eligibility: a Master of Laws (juris kandidatexamen/juristexamen), or other education or professional experience judged equivalent
- A project description of good scientific quality that engages with current research
Nice to have
- Strong previous written work, such as a master’s thesis
- Relevant grades and work experience
- Ability to take part actively in the faculty’s research environment
Pay and location
Swedish doctoral students are salaried employees rather than stipend holders, and the salary follows the university’s scale for doctoral students. The advert did not state a salary figure in the part we reviewed.
How to apply
Apply through the official Lund University page. The closing date is 21 September 2026.
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Hiring institution: Lund University
Official advertisement: lu.varbi.com
How to prepare for this application
- Project fit: read the research environments in your chosen field at Lund and aim your project at one.
- Project description: map the state of research, pose a clear question and explain your method.
- Writing sample: your master's thesis or similar work is assessed; choose your strongest piece.
- Eligibility date: your law degree must be completed by 21 September 2026.
- Deadline: applications close on 21 September 2026.
About Lund University
Lund University, founded in 1666, is one of Scandinavia's largest universities, with campuses in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. It hosts the MAX IV synchrotron laboratory.
