Associate Researcher in Genetical Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Description of the workplace
The Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine at Lund University is part of the Faculty of Medicine and contributes to identifying health risks in work and environmental settings, eliminating these risks, and preventing ill health. The division focuses on a wide range of research areas, including occupational environments, the surrounding environment such as chemicals, air pollution, noise, and metals, across different stages of life, with relevance for human health, planetary health, and lifestyle factors.

The research group Genetic Occupational and Environmental Medicine is located within the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and focuses on the role of environmental factors in health by integrating genetic and molecular approaches with epidemiological and register-based studies. The group is led by Professor Karin Broberg. The research team consists of approximately ten members from different parts of the world and is based at Medicon Village in Lund.

We offer
Lund University is a public authority, which means you will receive particular benefits, generous annual leave, and a favorable occupational pension scheme. We also have a flexible working hours agreement that supports a good work-life balance.
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Duties and responsibilities
The position involves coordinating and working in register-based and molecular epidemiological projects studying the relationships between occupational and environmental exposures (such as chemical exposure) and health, as well as associated mechanisms based on biomarkers.
The role includes:

• Developing and advancing current research areas
• Writing research grant applications
• Conducting field studies
• Performing laboratory work
• Statistical data analysis
• Writing scientific articles, including systematic reviews
• Writing popular science articles
• Project management

Qualifications
Requirements:

• PhD in biomedicine, biology, or medicine
• Documented experience in molecular biological analysis
• Documented experience working with register- and biobank-based data
• Documented experience of statistical analysis and scientific writing
• Proficiency in R or Stata
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong collaborative skills within research teams

Merits:

• Experience in research on metals and organic chemicals
• Experience in project management and fieldwork

Scientific expertise within the relevant field is the primary selection criterion. The evaluation will consider research profile, experience, and knowledge.

Additional information
This is a permanent full-time position (100%), starting on 1 September 2026 or as agreed.

How to apply
Applications must be submitted through the university’s recruitment system. The application should include:

• A personal letter describing how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position
• A CV, including a publication list
• A general description of previous research work
• A copy of your PhD certificate
• Any additional documents you wish to submit (e.g., diplomas, transcripts, references, letters of recommendation)

The university applies individual salary setting. You are welcome to state your salary expectations in your application.