Lund University, Faculty of Medicine,

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Employment
Employment until further notice as a senior lecturer in translational respiratory medicine, located until further notice at the Department of Clinical Sciences in Lund.

Work duties
The work duties cover pathophysiological research into inflammatory pulmonary disease. This includes experimental and clinical studies regarding diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sleep apnea or interstitial pulmonary disease, from non-invasive methodology to cell biology.

Examples of research areas are respiratory physiology, imaging and issues concerning the biology of inflammation. The successful candidate will be assumed to conduct their own qualified research. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to take part in the faculty’s various degree programmes in the first, second and third cycles of study. The position may also include internal and/or external elected office.

Qualifications
Pursuant to Chapter 4 Section 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance, a person is qualified for employment as a senior lecturer if they have demonstrated teaching expertise and been awarded a PhD or have the corresponding research competence or some other professional expertise that is of value in view of the subject matter of the post and the duties that it will involve. Employment as a senior lecturer requires at least five weeks’ training in teaching and learning in higher education, or equivalent knowledge acquired in some other way, unless special circumstances apply (see Lund University’s appointment rules).

Grounds for assessment
The applicant is to have demonstrated research and teaching expertise of significance to the subject. In the assessment, particular emphasis will be placed on research expertise. The applicant is to have demonstrated research expertise by maintaining a good national and international level as a researcher and through well-certified research skills. Experience of research in translational respiratory medicine, such as pulmonary function studies, imaging and/or issues concerning the biology of inflammation, is an additional qualification, as are international networking experience and research grants obtained as the principal investigator in national and international competition. The applicant is to have demonstrated teaching expertise in both teaching and supervision in the first, second and third cycles of study. A documented ability to supervise doctoral students is an additional qualification. The applicant is to demonstrate ability for leadership, ability to interact with wider society and a good ability to collaborate. The applicant’s research development potential will be taken into consideration in the assessment. The successful candidate is to master the Swedish language within a three-year period in order to be able to teach students and communicate within the University. For teaching staff at Lund University, a general eligibility requirement for applicants is their suitability for the position and possession of the abilities required to successfully carry out the work duties involved. For appointment of teaching staff, in addition to the requirements set out in the Higher Education Ordinance, Lund University’s appointment rules and the general person specification and grounds for assessment for appointment as a senior lecturer set out by the Faculty of Medicine apply: www.med.lu.se/lfn

Further information
The position is to be filled after a proposal from the Faculty of Medicine’s Academic Appointments Board. Further information can be obtained from the dean Erik Renström, tel: +46-46-222 80 84, email: erik.renstrom@med.lu.se, or head of department Bo Baldetorp tel +46 70 688 30 02 bo.baldetorp@med.lu.se. Information on the application procedure is provided by the recruitment officer Helene Berggren, tel +46 46 222 71 11, email: Helene.Berggren@med.lu.se

Application procedure
Applications for the position are to be submitted electronically via Lund University’s application portal by 10 October 2018 at the latest. The application is to comply with the Faculty of Medicine’s instructions for applicants for teaching positions (see://www.med.lu.se/recruitment_process (List of qualifications for lecturers and create a CV).

The University applies individual salary-setting. You are welcome to state your requested salary in your application.

Lund University welcomes applicants with various backgrounds and experiences. We see gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. We welcome your application! We reject all contact from advertisers, recruitment and manpower services companies due to government procurement regulations.

 

Type of employment Permanent position
Contract type Full time
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2018/1795
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-222 93 66
Published 27.Aug.2018
Last application date 10.Oct.2018 11:59 PM CEST

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