Postdoctoral Researcher in Global Health

Description of the Workplace

We are now seeking a driven and methodologically strong postdoctoral researcher. At the Division of Social Medicine and Global Health (SMGH), we work with global public health issues in education, research, and capacity development in collaboration with the global community. Our activities are carried out in close cooperation with international organizations and international partners through long-term and equitable collaborations, with ongoing projects in education, research, and capacity development in several countries in Africa and Asia.

The division is located at the Department of Clinical Sciences in Malmö and is led by Professor Anette Agardh. The division consists of researchers, teachers, statisticians, and administrative staff.

Within the research group, we value a good working environment characterized by respect and care in our relationships with one another, and we strive for a workplace that is experienced as developmental and stimulating for all employees. We continuously work to create conditions for job satisfaction, development, and participation for all staff members. We care about both physical safety and the psychosocial work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

At Lund University, a postdoctoral position is intended to provide opportunities for scientific and pedagogical merit. The primary focus is on research merit, but some higher education pedagogical training is also included. Teaching may also be part of the duties.

The research tasks involve participation in epidemiological research projects examining the relationship between environmental exposures (air pollution, noise, light at night, green spaces) and health, as well as research on migration, exposure to violence, including sexual violence, and health among young migrants. This includes in-depth study of relevant research literature, identification of knowledge gaps, statistical processing and analysis of existing data, and writing both scientific and popular science articles.

Course leadership and teaching within the Master’s program in Public Health Sciences, as well as teaching in epidemiology, global health, and human rights, are included.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• A doctoral degree awarded within the last three years in public health sciences
• Documented knowledge and experience in statistics and epidemiology
• Experience working with registry data and environmental exposure data, including the use of software such as Stata and SPSS
• Experience independently leading and publishing literature reviews
• Documented knowledge and experience in qualitative research methods
• Documented experience in course leadership and teaching in public health sciences and epidemiology at the advanced level
• Higher education pedagogical training
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others within research groups
• Very good ability to express oneself orally and in writing in both Swedish and English

Merits for the position are:

• Experience working with human rights and research in migration and health
• Experience working in a multicultural environment
• Documented experience of international work, preferably within the UN system

Assessment of applicants will primarily be based on their scientific merits and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on scientific ability within the subject area. Great importance will also be placed on personal qualities; the position requires good collaboration skills and an enjoyment of teamwork. Furthermore, you should find it rewarding and interesting to work in a multicultural environment and with international partners.

We Offer

Lund University is a government agency, which means you get special benefits, generous vacation time and a favorable occupational pension. Read more about being employed with us on the university's website. 

About the Position

The position is a fixed-term appointment of two/three years, 100% full-time, with a start date as soon as possible or by agreement. Employment at Lund University is conducted in Sweden, and you are therefore expected to be able to perform your work on site in Malmö.

The employment is limited to two years, in accordance with the collective agreement for fixed-term postdoctoral appointments (Swedish Agency for Government Employers). A postdoctoral position is intended as an initial step in an academic career and as an opportunity to further deepen and broaden research competence.

Additional Information

How to Apply

Applications are submitted via the university’s recruitment system. The application should include a personal letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include degree certificates, a CV or equivalent, and any other materials you wish to submit (copies of transcripts, reference contact details, letters of recommendation, etc.).