Vacant job

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 across our campuses in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our strive to understand, explain, and improve our world and the conditions of human life.

Workplace Description

The project is located at the Department of Molecular Hematology at the Faculty of Medicine, within the bioinformatics laboratory led by Shamit Soneji, which consists of two other employees. The project focuses on virtual reality (VR), and we are exploring new applications within science and medicine.

Responsibilities

The role involves assisting in the development of a VR environment designed to educate children on the department about diseases. This will involve collaborating closely with researchers and clinicians to produce content that healthcare providers can use as an educational tool.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Previous experience with VR development, specifically using the Unity Game Engine and OpenXR.
• Ability to create 3D assets using tools such as Blender.
• A degree in a related field from a university or ongoing studies at a university in a related field such as Computer Science.

Desirable qualifications include:

• A Master's degree (desirable but not mandatory).
• Previous experience working with researchers and healthcare staff.
• Experience with medical VR.

Other Information

The position is a fixed-term temporary appointment (SÄVA) on a full-time basis for 1 month, with a start date from 2026-07-01 or as agreed upon.

How to Apply

Apply via the university's recruitment system. Your application should include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application must also include your CV and any other documents you wish to submit (e.g., copies of grades, degree certificates, reference details, recommendation letters, etc.).

The university uses individual salary setting. Please state your salary expectations in your application.

About the Employer

The Faculty of Medicine is a business area within Lund University, responsible for education and research in medicine, care, and health. The education is conducted in close collaboration with healthcare services 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 around the world.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine (ILM) is one of six departments at the Faculty of Medicine. We conduct leading research in the field of laboratory medicine, focusing on how diseases arise and how we can improve patient diagnostics and treatment. Some of our strongest areas of world-class research involve cancer, genetics, and blood research.

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