Lund University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Experimental Medical Science

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 for an indefinite term as Senior Lecturer in Experimental Medical Science with a specialisation in Morphology, based until further notice at the Department of Experimental Medical Science in Lund.

Work duties
The duties cover research in experimental medical science with a specialisation in morphology. The position includes experimental studies of life processes and the regulation of these using modern imaging methods/techniques. Areas of research include cell and tissue biology, endocrinology, physiology, immunology, metabolism, neurobiology and structural biology. It is a precondition that the successful candidate conducts their own advanced research. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to participate in the faculty’s first, second and third cycle study programmes. Other duties may be included.

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 assesment
The applicant is to have demonstrated research and teaching expertise of significance for the subject. In the assessment, special emphasis will be placed on research expertise.

Additional qualifications include the use of imaging techniques in experimental studies of life processes. The applicant is to have demonstrated research expertise by maintaining a good national and international standing as a researcher and have well-documented research credentials. Research grants received as principal applicant in national and international competition is an additional qualification. The applicant is to have demonstrated teaching expertise both within teaching and supervision in first, second and third cycle education. Documented ability to supervise doctoral students to a PhD is an additional qualification. The applicant is to demonstrate abilities in leadership, interaction with wider society and cooperation. The applicant’s research development potential will be a factor in the assessment.

The successful candidate is to master the Swedish language within a three-year period in order to teach in first cycle education and participate in the University’s administrative work and various bodies.

For teaching staff at Lund University, the general assessment criterion applies: to be suitable, and otherwise have the abilities that are needed to carry out the duties in a satisfactory way.

In the appointment of teaching staff, the following apply: stipulations in the Higher Education Ordinance, Lund University’s Appointment Rules, and the Faculty of Medicine’s general person specification and assessment criteria for appointment as a senior lecturer: 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 Madeleine Durbeej Hjalt tel +46 73 640 72 63 madeleine.durbeej-hjalt@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 3 February 2020 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).

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 PA2018/3310
Union representative
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-222 93 66
Published 19.Dec.2019
Last application date 03.Feb.2020 11:59 PM CET

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