Lunds universitet, Naturvetenskapliga fakulteten, biologiska institutionen

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

The successful candidate will investigate the presence of structures specialized in heat-sensing in various mammals, following the findings that domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are able to sense weak thermal radiation through their cold nose mirrors. Emphasize will be put on histological work, by which the candidate will look for the presence of cellular structures specialised in heat-sensing. The candidate will also perform observations on species that are likely to possess heat-sensing.

Qualifications

Requirements

  • Education: Candidates with a master in Biology are eligible. Notions of physiology, cellular biology and molecular biology are required  
  • Experience: Experience of working in a laboratory and conducting research projects. Experience of working with microscopes and dissections
  • Knowledge: Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written, is a requirement, as we work in an international environment
  • Competences: The candidate should be able to work independently and take initiatives. Good communication skills within the research group as well as with the other parties implied in the project are highly appreciated. A strong interest in research in general is necessary. Skills in statistical analysis, preferably applied to behavioural biology, are required
  • Further requirements: A driving license is preferred for samples collection and possible experiments carried out outside the Biology building

Meriting

  • Good writing skills for sceintific publications in English are appreciated
  • Preference for candidates who have worked with histology preparations before, but not a compulsory requirement
  • nowledge of Swedish is a plus, but not compulsory
  • Having a personal vehicle is an advantage

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will also be given to motivation, implication in the project as well as independence and good collaborative skills, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen the administrative work within the unit/department, as well as contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment

This is a fixed-term employment, 100 %, with a duration of 14 weeks and a preferred starting date of Dec.1st, 2020.

Contact person: Prof. Ronald Kröger, Department of Biology, Sölvegatan 35, 223 62 Lund, Tel.: 0725718322

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, 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 2021-03-08
Contract type Full time
First day of employment December 1st or according to agreement for 14 weeks
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2020/3669
Contact
  • Ronald Kröger, Professor, +46 725 71 83 22, ronald.kroger@biol.lu.se
  • My Geborek, Human Resources Coordinator, +46 46 222 48 53, my.geborek@science.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 13.Nov.2020
Last application date 27.Nov.2020 11:59 PM CET

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