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Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked among the world's leading universities. We have approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our strive to understand, explain, and improve our world and people's conditions.

Workplace Description

The Research Group for Genetics and Diabetes conducts research within precision medicine and the metabolic complexity of type 2 diabetes. The research, focusing on precision medicine and genetics, is at the forefront of the diabetes field; the group is led by Docent Emma Ahlqvist. The office is located at CRC in Malmö. Here you can read more about our exciting research.

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

We Offer

Lund University is a government agency, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation time, and a favorable pension plan.

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Tasks and Responsibilities

As a Project Assistant, you will collaborate with researchers to perform quality control on register data and compile diagnoses prior to upcoming scientific analysis. You will also conduct preliminary statistical analyses, create figures and illustrations, and participate in writing research grant applications and scientific articles. Other tasks may also occur.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• A master's degree in medical science or another subject deemed relevant by the employer
• Good knowledge and documented experience in statistical analysis
• Good knowledge of cancer and other diseases that frequently occur in conjunction with diabetes
• Documented knowledge of autoimmune diabetes (type 1, LADA) and type 2 diabetes
• Very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written

Meritorious for the position are:

• Medical degree
• Doctoral degree in medical science or another subject deemed relevant by the employer
• Experience in writing successful research grant applications
• Basic knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written

The applicant must be motivated, focused, and meticulous. The applicant must have the ability to work independently but also possess good collaboration skills. Great emphasis will be placed on the candidate's personal suitability for the position.

Other

The employment is a fixed-term appointment according to the VASA agreement (Special Terms of Employment for Certain Government Positions) for 6 months with a scope of 100%. Preliminary start date August 1, 2026, or as agreed.

PLEASE NOTE! This advertisement is directed at you who are covered by a labor market policy measure. With support from Section 4 of the Employment Ordinance, we will, in addition to the requirements above, specifically consider that the applicant is covered by a labor market policy measure. Financing should be enabled with a 50% wage subsidy. Contact your case officer at the Swedish Public Employment Service if you are interested in applying for this job.

How to Apply

The position is applied for via the university's recruitment system. The application should include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how the position matches your merits. The application should also include a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and anything else you wish to present (copies of grades, reference contacts, recommendation letters, etc.).

The Faculty of Medicine is a business area within Lund University, responsible for education and research in medicine, care, and health. The education takes place in close collaboration with healthcare and is well rooted in the faculty's strong research tradition. The faculty's research spans a broad field within experimental basic research, patient-oriented 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 a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers, and researchers from all over 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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