Project Assistant in Qualitative Health Research

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

Workplace Description

The research focus is on qualitative health research with an emphasis on decision-making regarding risk-reducing surgery for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.

The project is led by Ylva Heyman at Lund University and is conducted within a multidisciplinary research group with participants from Umeå University (Anna Rosén), Uppsala University (Mirko Ancillotti), and Porto University (Álvaro Mendes). The group collectively has extensive experience in qualitative methodology and participates in recurring thematic analysis meetings.

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 for 100% for two months, from June 15 to August 16, 2026.

We Offer

Lund University is a government authority, 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

We are looking for a team member for the project “Decision-Making Around Risk-Reducing Mastectomy in Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer,” which is now expanding with more study sites and interviews with doctors. The role is needed to strengthen the work with interviews, analysis, and manuscript preparations.

The position includes conducting semi-structured interviews with women at hereditary risk for breast and ovarian cancer as well as with doctors. You will also work with qualitative coding and thematic analysis, participate in analysis meetings, and contribute to manuscript work.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• Ongoing education in the medical program at Lund University, at least in the seventh semester.
• Experience with qualitative interviews
• Basic experience in qualitative coding and analysis according to thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke)
• Communicative
• Responsible
• Able to work independently

Meritorious:

• Completed bachelor's or master's thesis using qualitative methods
• Previous work in similar projects is highly meritorious

Other

The employment is a SÄVA (special fixed-term employment) at 100% for two months. The desired start date is June 15, 2026, 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 it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and any other documents you wish to submit (copies of transcripts, 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 sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with over 1,800 employees and 3,000 students in Lund, Malmö, and Helsingborg, is an intensive knowledge hub for students, teachers, and researchers from around the world.

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