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Become a key member of a research-intensive team at the Department of Rheumatology, contributing to the development of knowledge regarding inflammatory rheumatic diseases.

What We Offer

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Job Description

As a Research Assistant at the Department of Rheumatology, you are an important part of the team conducting research on inflammatory rheumatic diseases treated at the Rheumatology Clinic at the University Hospital. You work closely with subject specialists, doctoral students, and research nurses in the daily research work.

The work involves handling biobank samples and requires good knowledge in the field, including experience working according to GCP (Good Clinical Practice). Previous experience in rheumatology research is advantageous. Unconventional working hours may occur.

As an employee, you are offered the opportunity for competence development in relevant areas, as well as participation in national conferences and training. We value supervision, knowledge exchange, and profession-specific networking meetings as important parts of our operations.

Work Group

You will work in close collaboration with the subject specialist in rheumatology, as well as research colleagues and partners at Linköping University. The position involves close collaboration within a research-intensive environment focused on high quality and development.

About You

We are looking for you who have a solid research background in rheumatology. You have good knowledge in immunology and a genuine interest in clinical research. Furthermore, you have good collaboration skills, are responsible, and work in a structured manner.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

Application and Employment

This is a fixed-term employment from September 1 to December 31, 2026.

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