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Description of the workplace

The Division of Occupational and Environment Medicine is part of the Faculty of Medicine at Lund University and contributes to identifying health risks in the work and surrounding environment, eliminating these risks, and preventing ill health. The division focuses on a variety of research areas including the work environment, the surrounding environment such as chemicals, air pollution, noise, and metals during different time windows in life for health, planetary health, and lifestyle factors.

The research group Genetic Occupational and Environmental Medicine is located at the Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and focuses on the role of the environment on health, by combining genetic and molecular approaches with epidemiological and register-based studies. The research group is led by Professor Karin Broberg. We are about 10-15 members in the research group from different parts of the world. The research group is located at Medicon Village in Lund.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University

Work duties and areas of responsibility

The position consists of work tasks related to a study on occupational exposure and inflammation. The work tasks include laboratory work, extraction and analysis of circular RNA, and presentation of results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or biotechnology
• Experience in molecular biology
• Very good oral and written English skills

Additional qualifications for the position are

• Experience in research in biology
• Experience in bioinformatics and phylogenetics

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. The position requires that you are well structured. Consideration will also be given to good teamwork skills, drive and independence. 

Further information
The position is a full time position (100%) time limited to 6 months starting November 1st, 2025 or according to agreement.

How to apply
Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application is to/should include a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application is to/should also include a CV, personal letter and degree certificates (BSc) or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)