Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Are there other vacancies available?

The IUR advertises all of its vacancies in Malmö University’s Job Opportunities section. If there is nothing there, it means that we currently do not have any open positions.

Are there other postdoctoral opportunities at the IUR?

We are keen to host outstanding early-career researchers through postdoctoral fellowships awarded by external funding schemes. Please contact Guy Baeten if you are interested in conducting postdoctoral research hosted by the IUR, Malmö University. (Please note that the Institute will only support the strongest applicants. When you contact Guy, make sure to include your CV and a brief outline of your research proposal).

Schemes that the IUR is happy to support includes (but is not limited to):

• FORTE International Postdoc
• FORMAS Mobility Grant for Early-Career Researchers
• VR’s International Postdoc
• Marie Curie Individual Fellowships
• Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (Urban Studies Foundation)

I am a bachelor’s/master’s student, can I be an intern at the IUR?

The IUR currently only offers internship positions to students enrolled within the Master’s in Urban Studies at Malmö University.

I am about to finish my PhD degree, can I still apply to the Visiting Scholar scheme?

Applicants must have completed their PhD degree before the call’s deadline.