Job Advertisement: 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 with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Gender equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles for all parts of our operations.

Workplace Description

The workgroup consists of autopsy technicians, doctors, and other assistants.

At the workplace, clinical autopsy activities are performed; determining the cause of death. We are now seeking 2 assistants for work at 8.3% for six months starting on 1/3 2026. The workplace for the assistant position is locally located at the autopsy department, Baravägen 37 in Lund.

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

We Offer

Lund University is a government agency 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, you will work on determining the cause of death and investigating diseases and other changes. Your tasks within the role may vary, but you must study at the faculty where the work will be conducted, and the tasks should provide insight into the academic world.

In the current position, you will demonstrate practically how an autopsy is performed, from organ removal to dissection at a detailed level. Furthermore, an evaluation of the findings and a synthesis are required so that adequate conclusions about disease progression and causes of death can be drawn. After the teaching is completed, the assistant, in consultation with the responsible physician, will formulate a statement that clearly and adequately presents the findings made. Material must also be preserved for microscopic analysis - this too in agreement with the responsible physician.

The working hours will be scheduled during daytime.

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 collaborative skills
• Good communication skills

Desirable for the position is:

• If you have been an assistant before

Other

The position is temporary at 8.3% for 6 months with a desired start date of 1/3 2026, or by agreement.

The position must not negatively affect the assistant's studies and must not be combined with other employment. Regulations regarding educational employment as an assistant are 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 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 within 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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