Lund University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö

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
At the Division of Social Medicine and Global Health (SMGH), we work on questions related to global public health through education, research, and capacity development in collaboration with the global community. The division is located at the Department of Clinical Sciences in Malmö and is led by Professor Anette Agardh. The division consists of both researchers/teachers and administrative staff.

Within the research group, we value a good work environment with respect and consideration in our interactions with each other, and we strive for a workplace that offers opportunities for stimulation, development, and participation for all employees. We care about both physical safety and the psychosocial work environment.

We are now looking for an assistant researcher for a permanent, full-time position.

We offer
Lund University is a government agency, which means that you receive special benefits, generous holidays and a favorable occupational pension. Read more on the university's website about being employed at Lund University.

Work duties and responsibilities
Work duties will include:

  • Teaching qualitative research methods and systematic reviews in the Masters’ program in public health.
  • Project coordination of a multidisciplinary and intersectoral collaboration network focusing on pandemics and preparedness
  • Project coordination/management within the area of migration and heath
  • Qualitative and quantitative research within migration and health, health communication and risk communication
  • Supervision of master’s students and doctoral students

Other tasks within the research group may also be required. These tasks may involve some international travel, as required by the project.

Qualifications
The employment requires:

  • PhD in public health with a focus on migration and health
  • Experience of teaching in an international educational environment
  • Experience of teaching qualitative research methods in public health at advanced level
  • Experience of research within the area of migration and health, health communication, and risk communication in relation to global health crisis 
  • Experience of project coordination and project management related to health communication.
  • Profound knowledge and experience with qualitative research method
  • Very good ability to express oneself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English 

Strong emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. The tasks require that you have good collaboration skills and enjoy working in a team. Furthermore, you should find it rewarding and interesting to work in a multicultural environment and with international partners.

Preferred qualifications are:

  • Experience of working in a multicultural environment
  • Experience of collaboration with actors within educational institutions, authorities, and public bodies
  • Experience of collaboration within national and international research networks

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant, through experience and competence, is deemed to supplement and strengthen ongoing research within the research groups and contribute to their future development.

Terms of employment
The employment is a permanent, full-time position. Start date is 2024-04-15 or as agreed.
The main rule is that employment at Lund University is conducted in Sweden, you are therefore expected to be able to carry out your work on site in Malmö.

Instructions for your application
The position is applied for via the university's recruitment system. Applications must include a personal motivation letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualification requirements. The application must also contain a CV, diploma, list of publications and a general description of previous research work. Also attach contact details to references and other documents that you want to be considered.

Lund University welcomes applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. We see equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

The university applies individual salary setting.

Type of employment Permanent position
Contract type Full time
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Malmö
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2024/688
Contact
  • Anette Agardh, forskargruppschef, professor, +4640391338
  • Jennie Berne; HR-partner, +4640391054
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kansli@saco-s.lu.se
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366
Published 11.Mar.2024
Last application date 26.Mar.2024 11:59 PM CET

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