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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.
Description of the workplace
The research group Genetical Occupational Medicine at the Department of Laboratory Medicine within the Faculty of Medicine currently conducts research in how the human genetics interacts with the environment and is at the forefront of its field. At present, the research team is working in a study about how the skin genetics influences the uptake of chemicals and toxicity.
The research team is led by Professor Karin Broberg and includes a further 11 staff members. The group is international and comprises research, clinical and technical staff. We are now looking for a driven and experienced researcher in molecular biology to support the project. As a workplace, we safeguard a positive work environment with respect and consideration in our relations with one another.
What we offer
Lund University is a public authority, which means that you will have special benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension. Read more on the University’s website about being a Lund University employee, Work at Lund University
Work duties and areas of responsibility
The research assignment consists in you independently conducting genetic and epigenetic analyses in an experimental and a cross-sectional study, under the leadership of the project manager. The work duties includes as well statistical and bioinformatic analyses and project coordination. You will also publish articles in research journals, contribute to conferences and assist in the other work duties that the above-mentioned research project entails.
Qualification requirements
To qualify for the position, the applicant must have a PhD or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within a subject relevant for the position (i.e. biology, biomedicine, medicine, chemistry or equivalent), completed no more than three years before the date of employment decision. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.
Qualifications
The requirements for the position are:
Additional qualifications for the position are:
Research expertise is the foremost criterion for employment. The evaluation of applicants will take account of their research profile, experience and knowledge.
Further information
The employment is time-limited to 2 years full-time, with possibly of an extension for 1 more year. The employment is time-limited according to the agreement, "Agreement on limited-time employment as postdoctoral researcher-2022-02-01".
Start date is 2023-02-01 or according to agreement.
How to apply
You apply for the position via the University’s recruitment system. The application is to include a personal letter describing how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application is also to include a CV with a list of publications, a general description of previous research work,
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | 2023-02-01 or according to agreement |
Salary | Monthly salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 |
City | Lund |
County | Skåne län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | PA2022/3993 |
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Published | 06.Dec.2022 |
Last application date | 08.Jan.2023 11:59 PM CET |