Assistant researcher in Global Health

Description of the Workplace

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

The position aims to contribute to ongoing research and education within the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), with a particular focus on teaching and capacity development.

The duties include research and educational activities with an emphasis on SRHR, including maternal and child health, gender-based and sexual violence, and health systems development in Africa.

The position includes teaching at the advanced level, primarily within global health and SRHR, including teaching within the medical program and mastersprogram in public health.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• PhD in Public Health with a research focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).
• Medical degree with specialist training as an obstetrician and/or gynecologist
• Documented experience of leading global capacity development or training programs within sexual and reproductive health in low- and middle-income countries
• Documented experience of teaching in global health and sexual and reproductive health and rights, including teaching within the medical program and master’s program

Merits for the position are:

• Experience in policy-oriented work and translating research into practice and decision-making
• Documented international work experience, particularly in low- and middle-income countries

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 permanent position, 10%, with a start date 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.

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.).