Forms of employment
As a rule, employment at Lund University is to be permanent, also referred to as indefinite term. Fixed-term employment is only possible if supported by law, ordinance or collective agreement. Here you can read more about the different forms of employment.
Permanent employment
As a rule, employment is to be permanent, also referred to as indefinite term. An employer can terminate permanent employment, but only if there are objective grounds for doing so as outlined in the Employment Protection Act (LAS). Objective grounds include redundancy and personal reasons.
A probationary employment period is possible under certain circumstances.
Read more about permanent employment and the possibility to implement a probationary period
Fixed-term appointment
Even though employment should primarily be permanent, it is possible to employ a person for a fixed term if doing so is supported by law, ordinance or collective agreement.
Contact
In the first instance, contact your nearest HR function.
You may also use the HR Division’s case management system to ask questions about different areas connected to HR encompassed in your role: