Postdoctoral Researcher in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

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

Workplace Description

We are now seeking a postdoctoral researcher.

At the Department of Social Medicine and Global Health (SMGH), we work with global public health issues within education, research, and capacity development in collaboration with the global community. The operations are conducted in close cooperation with international organizations and partners through long-term and equitable collaborations, with ongoing projects in education, research, and capacity development in several countries in Africa and Asia. The operations are located at the Department of Clinical Sciences in Malmö and are led by Professor Anette Agardh. The department consists of researchers, teachers, statisticians, and administrative staff.

Within the research group, we value a good working environment with respect and care in our relationships with each other and strive for a workplace that is perceived as developing and stimulating for all employees. We continuously work to create conditions for job satisfaction, development, and participation for all employees. We care about both physical safety and the psychosocial work environment.

We Offer

Lund University is a public authority, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favorable occupational pension. Read more on the university's website about being employed with us; https://www.lu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss (https://www.lu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss).

Job Responsibilities and Areas of Responsibility

Your job responsibilities will include:

• The position aims to contribute to ongoing research and education in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), with a particular focus on teaching and capacity development.
• The tasks include research and educational efforts focused on SRHR, including maternal and child health, gender-based and sexual violence, and the development of health care systems in Africa.
• The position includes teaching at an advanced level, primarily in global health and SRHR, including teaching in the medical program and the master's program in public health.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• PhD in public health with a research focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
• Medical degree with specialist training in obstetrics and/or gynecology
• Documented experience in leading global capacity development or educational programs in sexual and reproductive health in low- and middle-income countries
• Documented experience in teaching in global health as well as sexual and reproductive health and rights, including teaching in the medical program and master's programs

Meritorious for the position are:

• Experience in policy-oriented work and in translating research into practice and decision-making
• Documented international work experience, particularly in low- and middle-income countries

Other

The position is permanent with a scope of 10 percent, with a start date to be agreed upon. A probationary period may be applied.

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 it matches your qualifications. The application should also include degree certificates, CV or equivalent, and any other documents you wish to submit (copies of grades, references, recommendation letters, etc.).

The Faculty of Medicine is an area of operation within Lund University, responsible for education and research in medicine, care, and health. Education is conducted 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 sciences 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.

The Department of Clinical Sciences in Malmö is one of the six departments at Lund University's Faculty of Medicine. We have a strong focus on clinical and epidemiological research and also conduct extensive preclinical laboratory research.

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