Job Advertisement: Researcher in Cardiology

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading universities. It has around 47,000 students and more than 8,800 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We unite in our efforts to understand, explain, and improve our world and the conditions of people.

Lund University welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles for all parts of our operations.

Workplace Description

The Department of Cardiology at Lund University is a leading research and clinical environment focused on advanced diagnostics and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

The operations include both patient-centered clinical research and experimental studies in cardiology. A central area is heart failure, including investigation and follow-up of patients with advanced heart failure as well as research on heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support.

The research environment is strongly translational, meaning that the results from basic research are applied to clinical applications. Population studies, clinical trials, and experimental models at the cellular and animal level are conducted here. The workplace has close collaboration with Skåne University Hospital and international research networks, providing access to highly specialized equipment and multidisciplinary expertise. The environment is characterized by high scientific output, grant funding, and a dynamic team that includes researchers, PhD students, and postdoctoral researchers. The focus is on innovation, supervision, and knowledge dissemination through publications and lectures.

Within the research group, we value a good working environment with respect and care in our relationships with each other. We continuously strive to create conditions for job satisfaction, development, and participation for all employees.

We Offer

Lund University is a government authority, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favorable pension plan. We also have a flexible working hours agreement that creates good conditions for a balance between work and leisure. Read more on the university's website about being employed at Lund University here (https://www.lu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss).

Job Responsibilities and Areas of Responsibility

We are looking for a person to work with the following tasks:

• Be responsible for research and development in the area of heart failure and cardiomyopathies
• Supervise PhD students and postdoctoral researchers
• Apply for research grants
• Lecture and publish in the field
• The individual is expected to work independently, and expertise in the mentioned area is crucial.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• Doctorate in Cardiology.
• Associate Professor in cardiovascular research.
• Familiarity with the translational research methods used at the unit, including omics studies, population studies, clinical studies, and experimental models at the animal and cellular level.
• Being independent and meticulous, as well as having good planning skills.

Desirable qualifications for the position include:

• Having completed medical training.
• Research experience at the professor level.
• Previous experience in high-level cardiology research.

Other Information

The position is a permanent position with a scope of 20%. The desired start date is January 1, 2026, or by agreement.

How to Apply

The position is applied for via the university's recruitment system. The application should include a personal letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how the position matches your qualifications. The application should also include a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and any other documents you wish to submit (copies of transcripts, reference information, recommendation letters, etc.)

The Department of Clinical Sciences in Lund (IKVL) is one of six departments at the Faculty of Medicine. The department has extensive collaboration both within the faculty and with other units at the university. IKVL also has a well-developed collaboration with Skåne University Hospital (SUS) and Region Skåne, as well as the surrounding community and industry. This is to promote clinical and experimental translational research, development, and education.

We warmly welcome your application!

The Faculty of Medicine is an area of operation within Lund University, responsible for education and research in medicine, care, and health. Education takes place in close collaboration with healthcare and is well anchored in the faculty's strong research tradition. The faculty's research spans a broad field of experimental basic research, patient-centered clinical research, and health science research. The Faculty of Medicine, with over 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund, Malmö, and Helsingborg, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers, and researchers from around the world.

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