Job Advertisement: Micro Assistant at Lund University

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading institutions. 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. Equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles for all aspects of our operations.

Workplace Description

As a micro assistant, you will work alongside the responsible physician in teaching practical clinical pathology, where microscopy instruction is an important part.

We are now seeking two microscopy assistants for a position of 8.3% for six months, with a desired start date of March 1, 2026. The workplace will be in group rooms at Forum Medicum or other facilities in the pathology department or lecture halls.

We strive to create an environment that promotes development and is stimulating for all employees.

We Offer

Lund University is a government authority that offers good employment conditions. With a position as an assistant, you as a student have the opportunity to combine studies with work to complement your theoretical knowledge with practical work experience within academia.

Read more on the university's website about working with us (https://www.lu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss).

Job Responsibilities

As an assistant, your tasks may vary, but you must be studying at the faculty where the work will be conducted, and the tasks should provide insight into the academic world. In this position, you will help students interpret microscopy images to enhance their understanding of disease processes.

Working hours will be during the day.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• You are actively studying in the medical program at the Faculty of Medicine in Lund
• You have good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• You have passed the pathology course
• Good collaboration skills
• Good communication skills

Meritorious for the position is:

• If you have been an assistant before

Other Information

The position is temporary at 20% for 2 months with a desired start date of December 1, 2025, or by agreement.

The position must not negatively affect the assistant's studies and cannot be combined with other employment. Regulations regarding educational employment as an assistant can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2017:284), Chapter 5, Sections 8-12.

The position is covered by the working time agreement for teachers.

How to Apply

The position is applied for via 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. The application should also include a CV.

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 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-centered 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.

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