Senior Teaching Assistant in Undergraduate Education, Specializing in Autopsy Studies

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 work in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our endeavor to understand, explain, and improve our world and human conditions. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Gender equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles in all aspects of our operations. Workplace Description The work group consists of autopsy technicians, physicians, and other teaching assistants. Clinical autopsy activities are performed at the workplace, including determining the cause of death. 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 teaching assistant, you will have the opportunity to combine studies with work to complement your theoretical knowledge with practical academic work experience. Read more on the university's website about working with us. Job Responsibilities As a teaching assistant, you will work on determining causes of death and examining diseases and other changes. Your tasks 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. The senior teaching assistant is responsible for leading the teaching assistant group, organizing teaching autopsies, and planning the training of new teaching assistants. This work involves demonstrating practically how an autopsy is performed for medical students in semester 4, from organ extraction to detailed dissection. Additionally, an evaluation of findings and a synthesis are required to draw appropriate conclusions about disease progression and causes of death. After completing the teaching, the teaching assistant, in consultation with the responsible physician, will formulate a statement that comprehensibly and adequately describes the findings. Materials must also be preserved for microscopic analysis - also in agreement with the responsible physician. Working hours will be during daytime. Qualifications Requirements for the position: - Currently studying actively in the medical program at the Faculty of Medicine in Lund - Excellent Swedish and English language skills, both spoken and written - Completed and passed the pathology course - Good collaboration skills - Good communication skills Advantageous for the position: - Previous experience as a teaching assistant Additional Information The position is time-limited to 20% for six months, with a desired start date of 1/1 2026, or by agreement. The position must not negatively impact the teaching assistant's studies and cannot be combined with other employment. Regulations regarding educational employment as a teaching assistant are 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. Faculty 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. We kindly decline all contact from advertisers, recruitment, and staffing agencies due to government procurement regulations.