About this role
Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading academic institutions. Here, approximately 47,000 students and more than 8,800 employees are located in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our pursuit to understand, explain, and improve our world and human conditions.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles for all parts of our operations.
Workplace Description
The work group consists of autopsy technicians, physicians, and other research assistants.
At this workplace, clinical autopsy services are performed; determining the cause of death. We are now seeking 11 research assistants for 20% work over two months starting 1/12 2025. The workplace for the research assistant position is locally located at the Autopsy Department, Baravägen 37 in Lund.
We strive to create an environment that promotes development and is stimulating for all employees.
We Offer
Lund University is a government agency that offers good employment conditions.
As a student research assistant, you will have the opportunity to combine studies with work to complement your theoretical knowledge with practical professional experience within academia.
Read more on the university's website about https://www.lu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss
Job Responsibilities
As a research assistant, you will work on determining the cause of death and examining diseases and other changes. Your tasks within the role may vary, but you must be studying at the faculty where the work will be performed, and the tasks should provide insight into the academic world.
In this specific position, you will demonstrate practically how an autopsy is performed, from organ extraction to detailed dissection. Additionally, you will be required to evaluate findings and create a synthesis to draw appropriate conclusions about disease progression and causes of death.
After completing the instruction, the research assistant, in consultation with the responsible physician, will formulate a statement that comprehensibly and adequately describes the findings.
Materials must also be collected for microscopic analysis - also in agreement with the responsible physician.
Working hours will be during daytime.
Qualifications
Requirements for the position:
- You are actively studying in the medical program at the Faculty of Medicine in Lund
- You have good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written
- You have passed and completed the pathology course
- Good collaborative skills
- Good communication skills
Meritorious for the position:
- Previous experience as a research assistant
Additional Information
The position is time-limited to 20% for 2 months with a desired start date of 1/12 2025, or by agreement.
The employment must not negatively impact the research assistant's studies and cannot be combined with other positions. Regulations regarding educational employment as a research assistant can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2017:284), Chapter 5, Sections 8-12.
The position is covered by the working hours agreement for teachers.
How to Apply
The position is applied for through the university's recruitment system. The application should include a personal letter describing how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application should also include a CV.
Welcome to apply!
The Faculty of Medicine is an operational area within Lund University, responsible for education and research in medicine, care, and health. Education occurs in close collaboration with healthcare and is well-anchored in the faculty's strong research tradition. The faculty's research spans a broad field of experimental basic research, patient-near clinical research, and health science research. The Faculty of Medicine, with over 1,800 employees and 2,700 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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