Lund University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology

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.

Work duties
For this position we are looking for an independent lab assistent performing DNA-extractions, taking the responsibility for insect care in the group and supporting data backup- and handling is announced. The position will be within the research group on the evolutionary ecology of plant-insect interactions. 

For more information about our work, read here: https://www.biology.lu.se/research/research-groups/evolutionary-ecology-of-plant-insect-interactions

Qualifications
Applicants should hold a PhD in evolutionary biology and have solid knowledge of insect care and molecular DNA- and RNA-extractions. Interest in and knowledge of evolutionary analysis and experimental work on insects is meriting.


Terms of employment
Fixed-term employment from 2020-08-01 - 2020-10-31. The scope of the employment is full time. Contact person is Anna Runemark (Anna.Runemark@biol.lu.se).


Instructions on how to apply
Applications should include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the employment corresponds to your qualifications. The application should also contain a CV, PhD degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Type of employment Special fixed-term employment
Employment expires 2020-10-31
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2020-08-01 until 2020-10-31
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100 %
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2020/2091
Contact
  • My Geborek, Human Resources Coordinator, +46 46 222 48 53, my.geborek@science.lu.se
  • Anna Runemark, Researcher, +46 46 222 37 89, anna.runemark@biol.lu.se
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 22.Jun.2020
Last application date 06.Jul.2020 11:59 PM CEST

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