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 in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our strive to understand, explain, and improve our world and people's conditions.

Description of the workplace

The research group's studies aim to increase knowledge about how the interaction between our genes, lifestyle, and body shape affects breast cancer risk, as well as how the interaction between these factors and the tumor and tumor markers is linked to prognosis in different treatment groups of breast cancer patients. We use an integrated approach where we combine information from questionnaires, body measurements, tumor tissue, blood samples, genotypes, and medical records with registers for optimal follow-up. We use both public databases, our own cohorts, and mechanistic studies to illuminate whether the associations we find in patient material have a causal link to the exposure. Data from both our own and public cohorts are used and analyzed with statistical and bioinformatic methods. We have previously reported on how common lifestyle factors such as coffee, smoking, and alcohol are linked to breast cancer prognosis in different treatment groups, but more research is being stifled. Education at both basic and advanced levels is also conducted within the group.

Within the research group, we value a good work environment with respect and care in our relationships with each other. We constantly work to create conditions for job satisfaction, development, and participation for all employees.

We are now looking for a Project Assistant on a 100% basis for 9 months, with a desired start date of September 1, 2026.

What we offer

Lund University is a government agency, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation time, and a favorable occupational pension. We also have a flexible working hours agreement that creates good conditions for balance between work and leisure. Read more on the university's website about being employed at Lund University: Work with us.

Tasks and responsibilities

In the role of Project Assistant, the work will include statistically analyzing tumor data from a large cohort in accordance with hypotheses and goals, with a special focus on immune-related markers. Subsequently, the results should be compiled into a manuscript, including the creation of tables, figures, and text under supervision.

Other tasks may be added within the scope of the role.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• Master's degree in Public Health or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology, Biology, Biomedicine, or Medicine
• Experience in handling large datasets, programming, and analyses (uni- and multivariate survival analyses, parametric and non-parametric tests, correlation analyses, etc.) in SPSS, STATA, or R.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as reference management tools such as EndNote
• Very good ability to express oneself in speech and writing in English
• Good collaboration and communication skills, with a positive attitude and willingness to repeat work until the desired quality is achieved.
• Detail-oriented and ability to work in a structured and efficient manner to deliver results within given timeframes.
• Interest in learning new skills.

Merits:

• Courses in bioinformatics and statistics
• Courses in cancer biology and immunology
• Experience in creating publishable figures in software such as Illustrator, Inkscape, or BioRender
• Experience with immunohistochemistry and microscopy of tumor tissue
• Previous experience in publishing scientific results

Other

The employment is a fixed-term appointment (SÄVA) on 100% for 9 months.

The desired start date is September 1, 2026, or as agreed.

How to apply

The position is applied for via the university's recruitment system. The application must include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how the position matches your merits. The application must also include a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and any other documents you wish to submit (copies of grades, reference contact details, recommendation letters, etc.)

We look forward to receiving your application!

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 just 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.

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