Research Group in Cardiovascular Research

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Workplace Description

The research group Cardiovascular Research – Translational Studies conducts research in cardiovascular disease focusing on biological differences underlying acute complications such as heart attack and stroke.

The research is translational and includes studies of human tissue and several in-vitro models. The group has been at the forefront of the field for many years and has established collaborations with international research groups. More information about the research can be found here (https://www.lu.se/lucat/group/v1001270).

The group, led by Professor Isabel Goncalves and Associate Professor Andreas Edsfeldt, consists of postdocs, PhD students, bioinformaticians, and laboratory engineers with both clinical and preclinical backgrounds. The activities are located at CRC in Malmö.

We Offer

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

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Supervision of PhD students, postdocs, and junior researchers in bioinformatics, clinical cardiology, experimental cardiology, and diabetology.
• Teaching about heart disease at the university for medical students and physiotherapy students.
• Administrative assignments within LUDC and Exodiab.
• Responsibility for funding and financial planning.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• Medical license issued by the National Board of Health and Welfare or another issuer deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Associate Professor in cardiovascular research.
• Documented supervision of clinical and preclinical PhD students.
• Well-documented experience in translational cardiology and diabetology.
• As a person, you need to be engaged and passionate about research and are expected to work both independently and in a team.

Meritorious for the position are:

• Good knowledge in single-cell and spatial sequencing.
• Pedagogical training.
• Leadership training.

Other

The position is a fixed-term appointment until 2026-06-30 with a scope of 5 percent, with immediate start 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 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 takes place in close collaboration with healthcare and is well anchored in the faculty's strong research tradition. The faculty's research spans a broad field of experimental basic research, patient-centered clinical research, and health science research. The Faculty of Medicine, with over 1,800 employees and 3,000 students in Lund, Malmö, and Helsingborg, is an intensive knowledge 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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