Project Assistant in AI-Based Research

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked among the world's top 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. Gender equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles for all parts of our operations.

Workplace Description

The research group consists of approximately 40 employees, including three professors, seven associate professors, and several PhD researchers and doctoral students across various research lines and professions.

The research group is based at the Department of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine, Skåne University Hospital, Lund. The research group is well integrated into the clinical operations regarding both organization and physical premises. Research is conducted in close collaboration between Region Skåne and Lund University, with both employment and research funding distributed between the two organizations.

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 are now looking for a project assistant at 100% for six months, with a desired start date of February 1, 2026.

We Offer

Lund University is a government agency, 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

• Development of AI-based epidemiological outcome measures using existing registry data.
• Testing the added value of machine learning compared to traditional statistics regarding outcomes after diagnosis of suspected ischemic heart disease.
• AI-based management and structuring of registry data.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• Education at the university level in bioinformatics.
• Knowledge and experience from working with artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Desirable qualifications for the position are:

• Master's degree
• Education in medical science
• Experience in programming in Python
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written

Other

The position is a SÄVA (special fixed-term employment) at 100% for 6 months. The desired start date is February 1, 2026, or by agreement.

How to Apply

The position is applied for through 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 grades, references, recommendation letters, etc.)

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 wide 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 an intensive knowledge meeting place for students, teachers, and researchers from around the world.

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