Clinical Assistant in Breast and Lung Cancer Research

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading universities. There are approximately 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. Gender equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles for all parts of our operations.

Workplace Description

The work is intended to take place mainly in the breast and lung cancer group at the Department of Oncology at Medicon Village.

The work environment consists primarily of other group members and includes access to an office space, computer, and opportunities to participate in seminars, group meetings, and other forms of developmental discussions in the workplace.

Within the research group for breast and lung cancer, we value a good work 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 are now seeking a clinical assistant at 30% during the period from January 15 to April 15, 2026.

We Offer

Lund University is a government authority, which means you will receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favorable occupational pension. 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

The role involves completing an ongoing project on the role of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in lung cancer prognosis. There is a cohort of HE-stained slides from about 200 operated lung cancer cases scanned and ready for digital assessment. The assessments will be planned and conducted in consultation with pathology ST doctors and PhD student Daniel Ehinger, and with university lecturer and research group leader Maria Planck as the main responsible. The employment will also involve compiling and interpreting results as well as participation in statistics and writing.

Requirements for Employment:

• Medical degree
• Work experience as a physician in the field of pathology, including tumor diseases.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of/experience in thoracic pathology, tumor immunology (especially regarding morphological evaluation), and lung oncology.
• We value an optimistic and attentive personality with good collaboration skills.

Other

The position is 30% and temporary according to the Higher Education Ordinance (Högskoleförordningen) 5 chap. 8-12 §§ for under 3 months. The desired start date is January 15, 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, diploma or equivalent, and any other documents you wish to submit (copies of grades, references, recommendation letters, etc.)

Warm welcome with 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 wide field of experimental basic research, patient-oriented 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 an intensive knowledge meeting place for students, teachers, and researchers from around the world.

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