Researcher at the research group for Geriatrics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace
Within the research group of geriatrics, at the Department of Clinical Sciences in Malmö, extensive geriatric epidemiological research - especially in the field of cognition - has been conducted for more than 20 years. The research concerns both methodological issues in cognition and the elderly as well as mechanisms for impairment in cognition and the course of cognitive ability in aging. The research is mainly based on well-researched population-based cohorts in Malmö. The group is led by Professor Sölve Elmståhl and consists of about 25 people, including field staff, who work with data collection. You can find more information about the research here: https://www.geriatrik.lu.se/ and here www.epihealth.se. The research and employment is located at CRC (Clinical Research Center), Malmö.

We care about creating a positive, respectful, and stimulating environment. We value communication and collaboration and a workplace that promotes learning and development for all employees. We are also committed to building a safe and positive environment for all employees through mutual respect and tolerance.

We offer
Lund University is a governmental authority, which means you get special benefits, generous holidays and a favorable occupational pension. We also have a flexible time agreement that creates good conditions for a balance between work and leisure.

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Work duties
The work includes scientific production in the field of geriatric epidemiology as well as management of databases, registers and multifactorial statistics.

Other tasks within the research group may also be relevant.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• Specialist doctor in medical rehabilitation
• Doctoral degree in medical science with specialization in geriatrics
• Experience of supervision of students
• Documented experience with register and database management
• The person is expected to have great collaborative skills

Terms of employment
This is a fixed-term employment of one year, with a scope of 10%. Preliminary start date 2025-02-01 or according to agreement.

How to apply
The position is applied for via the university's recruitment system. The application must include a personal letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how the position matches your qualifications. The application must also contain a CV, diploma or equivalent and anything else you wish to refer to (copies of grades, information for references, letters of recommendation, etc.)

The university applies individual salary setting. Please state salary claims in your application.