For those wanting to pursue an academic career, all the different terms, policies and specific conditions can sometimes feel overwhelming. And perhaps this applies particularly when you are newly employed.
The university-wide project HR Excellence in Research has addressed this and tried to make things easier for research and teaching staff by providing clearer information on the recruitment process, introduction process and terms of employment.
Academic positions and what they involve may vary between countries and even between different higher education institutions within a country.
Is “researcher” a position covered by the University’s Appointment Rules? How long are you allowed to be an adjunct member of the teaching staff?
Read more about the different academic positions at Lund University.
Some doctoral students have previously noted a lack of clarity in their terms of employment. The Staff Pages now offers a one-stop source of information answering FAQs about salary, sick leave, secondary employment etc.
Read more about terms of employment for doctoral students.
For positions processed by an Academic Appointments Board (senior lecturer, associate senior lecturer and professor) there is now a description of the general recruitment process on lu.se, which outlines what happens after you have submitted your application.
Read more about the recruitment process for Academic Staff.
There is a new guide for newly employed international staff containing advice and tips on everything from tax issues and how to open a bank account to options for healthcare and preschool.