The Unit of Economic History at Umeå University invites applications for a three-year Browaldh Postdoctoral Fellowship in Economic History.
Research Environment
The successful candidate will join a vibrant and internationally engaged research environment, contributing to scholarship in areas such as the historical development of private and public insurance systems, welfare state formation, the socio-economic implications of risk and uncertainty, and the application of insurance data to the study of long-term socio-economic outcomes.
Candidate Profile
Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (or equivalent) in economic history, economics, history, or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed their PhD within the past three years, but exceptions may be considered under special circumstances. Proficiency in software such as Python, R, or Stata is desirable. Applicants should demonstrate a strong potential for independent research and an aptitude for collaborative scholarly work.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted via Umeå University’s recruitment platform (Varbi) no later than 15 August 2025 (midnight UTC). A complete application should include:
- Curriculum Vitae (including date of PhD, thesis title, and publication list)
- Cover Letter (maximum one page)
- Research Proposal (maximum five pages)
- Copy of doctoral degree certificate (or documentation of expected completion)
- Doctoral thesis and up to five selected publications
- Contact details of two referees (one of whom should be a former supervisor)
Contact Information
For academic enquiries:
Prof. Lars-Fredrik Andersson – lars-fredrik.andersson@umu.se
For administrative enquiries:
Karin Nilsson, HR Coordinator – karin.c.nilsson@umu.se
Further Information
Details about the fellowship: https://umustipendie.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:832324/
Unit of Economic History: https://www.umu.se/en/unit-of-economic-history/
Additional Information
- Location: Umeå, Sweden
- Required qualifications: Doctorate
- Start date: January 2026 (negotiable)
- Duration: Three years (renewable)
- Letters of reference: Two required
- Application deadline: 15 August 2025 (midnight UTC)
To apply, visit https://umustipendie.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:832324/. (See posting for details.)