Research Engineer in Orthopedics

Description of the Workplace
The research group, led by Professor Magnus Tägil, is part of the Division of Orthopedics. Our research focuses on experimental orthopedics, with a particular emphasis on biomaterials science. We work with injectable bone substitutes that enable controlled drug release within the following areas: bone regeneration, bone infections, and bone cancer. The research group consists of Professor Magnus Tägil, Associate Professor Deepak Raina, and two doctoral students. We are now looking to expand the group by recruiting a research engineer. The research group is based at the Biomedical Centre (BMC) in Lund, located adjacent to Lund University Hospital. The group collaborates with partners in Denmark, Germany, and Lithuania.

Within the research group, we value a positive work environment based on respect and care in our relationships with each other. We continually work to create the conditions for job satisfaction, development, and involvement for all employees.

We offer
Lund University is a public authority, which means that employees get 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

Job Duties and Responsibilities
We are looking for a person to work on the following tasks:

We are seeking a candidate to work with tasks that include research activities within bone regeneration and bone infection, such as:

• Working with experimental animal models (rodents)
• Imaging diagnostics (CT, PET, SPECT, and IVIS imaging)
• Histology (preparation, sectioning, and staining of tissue samples)
• Laboratory work, including chemical handling and waste management
• Supervision of students (both doctoral and undergraduate students)

Additional duties may also be included.

Qualifications
Necessary qualifications for the job:

• PhD in Orthopedics
• Documented experience with orthopedic animal models
• Experience working with microbiological organisms and human cells
• Experience with imaging techniques, including micro-CT and PET-CT
• Authorization to work with laboratory animals in EU (FELASA certification)
• Ability to communicate research results
• Ability to write scientific publications
• Experience with software such as PMOD, CTAn, DataViewer, ImageJ, QuPath, and Prism
• Ability to work independently, with a high level of responsibility and structure
• Excellent proficiency in English, both written and spoken

Meritorious are:

• Medical degree (MD)
• Experience in IVIS-CT usage, as well as morphological and morphometric analysis of histological specimens

Other information
The position is a fixed-term employment according to the Special Fixed-term Employment (SÄVA) regulations §5 p1 LAS, and it is full-time. The desired start date is 2026-06-01 or as agreed upon, with an end date of 2027-05-31.

How to Apply
Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate 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.).

Welcome to apply!

The Faculty of Medicine is a part of Lund University and is responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our academic programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and are firmly anchored in the faculty’s strong research tradition. Our research spans a broad field within experimental preclinical research, near-patient clinical research and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with its 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers and researchers from all over the world.

The Department of Clinical Sciences Lund is one of six departments at the Faculty of Medicine. Clinical Sciences Lund cooperates closely with Skåne University Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine in order to optimize the conditions for preclinical and clinical translational research, research strategies and development, as well as education on both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.