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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.
The Department of Clinical Sciences in Lund (IKVL) is one of six institutions at the Faculty of Medicine, Lund University. The department has a broad collaboration, both within the faculty and within other units at the University. IKVL also has a well-developed collaboration with Skåne University Hospital (SUS) and Region Skåne as well as the surrounding community and business. This is topromote clinical and experimental translational research, development and education.
The research group
BioMS is a distributed national infrastructure in biological mass spectrometry, composed of three nodes located at Lund University, the Karolinska Institute and University of Gothenburg/Chalmers. Lund University is Host University. BioMS primary task is to develop and implement new techniques in biological mass spectrometry and proteomics to support Swedish scientists in both academic and industry research programs. The node at Lund University is cross-disciplinary with several experienced scientists with broad knowledge in analytical chemistry, biology, medicine, biomedicine and bioinformatics. The node has several state-of-the art mass spectrometers and is integrated into an academic research environment with more than 60 scientist working on biological mass spectrometry related research questions.
Within the department, we ensure a good working environment with respect and consideration in our relationships with each other. We are constantly working to create the conditions for job satisfaction, development and participation for all employees.
The research group is now looking for a research engineer for a temporary employment with proposed start date 2020-12-01 (or by agreement) and with an ending date 2022-11-30.
Work tasks
The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining and using state-of-the art mass spectrometry (MS) instruments and perform scientific projects together with BioMS users. The work assignment includes responsibility for contact with BioMS users, from first contact, rapidly understanding the scientific question, evaluating the project feasibility, planning and executing the required experiments to data analysis, reporting and helping the projects with interpretation and publication.
The expert scientist is expected to drive innovation and build scientific excellence through internal scientific development and competitive awareness.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.You should be a detail-oriented self-starter and be able to work independently under minimum supervision and committed to delivering high quality results and overcoming challenges. We would like to see that you are a person that can operate at high pace and having agile decision-making - using evidence and applying judgement to balance pace, rigor and risk. You are continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills and share learning and you build strong relationships and collaboration with honest and open conversations.
Highly desirable:
Instructions for the application:
The application must contain a personal letter describing how you fulfil the desired qualifications, a CV and diploma.
Other
The University applies individual salary setting. Feel free to state salary claims in your application.
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | 2020-12-01 |
Salary | månadsvis |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 % |
City | Lund |
County | Skåne län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | PA2020/3081 |
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Published | 27.Oct.2020 |
Last application date | 07.Dec.2020 11:59 PM CET |