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Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked among the world's leading universities. There are 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

As a microscopy assistant (amanuens), you work together with the responsible physician in teaching practical clinical pathology, where microscopy instruction is a key component.

We are currently seeking two microscopy assistants for a part-time position (8.3%) during the period of September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The workplace is located in group rooms at Forum Medicum, other facilities at the Department of Pathology, or in lecture halls.

We strive to create an environment that promotes development and is stimulating for all employees.

We Offer

Lund University is a government agency offering good employment conditions.

As a student, an employment as an amanuens gives you the opportunity to combine studies with work, complementing your theoretical knowledge with practical work experience within academia.

Read more on the university's website about working with us.

Responsibilities

As an amanuens, your tasks may vary, but you must be enrolled at the faculty where the work is performed, and the tasks should provide insight into the academic world. In this specific role, you will help students interpret microscopic images to increase their understanding of disease processes.

Working hours will be during daytime.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• You are actively studying on the Medical Programme at the Faculty of Medicine in Lund.
• You have good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• You have passed the course in pathology.
• Good teamwork skills.
• Good communication skills.

Qualifications that are meritorious for the position include:

• Previous experience as an amanuens.

Other Information

The employment is fixed-term at 8.33% with a desired start date of September 1, 2026.

The employment must not negatively affect the amanuens's studies and cannot be combined with other employment. Regulations regarding educational employment as an amanuens are found in the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2017:284), Chapter 5, Sections 8–12.

The employment is covered by the working time agreement for teachers.

How to Apply

Apply for the position via the university's recruitment system. The application should include a cover letter describing how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application must also include a CV.

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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