瑞典隆德大学博士后职位招聘–环境流行病学

Postdoctoral Fellowship In Environmental Epidemiology

Lund University

Description

Lundsuniversitet, Medicinskafakulteten, Inst förlaboratoriemedicin

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 44 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Description of the workplace The Epidemiology research group at the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine within the Faculty of Medicine conducts research on how our health is affected by factors in the external environment. Our research combines data collection in the field with data from national population registers. A specific focus area is health effects of tattoos, and the research group is at the forefront of its field. The research team is led by associate professor Christel Nielsen and includes a further 6 staff members. The group is international and comprises researchers and research administration staff. We are now looking for a driven post doc in environmental epidemiology to support the project Tattoos and cancer – is there an association? As a workplace, we safeguard a positive work environment with respect and consideration in our relations with one another.

What we offer Lund University is a public authority, which means that you will have special benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension. We also have a flexitime agreement that creates good conditions for work/life balance. Read more on the University’s website about being a Lund University employee, Work at Lund University .

Work duties and areas of responsibility The research assignment consists of conducting independent research, under the leadership of the principal investigator. The work duties comprise management and statistical analysis of register data and drafting scientific articles. You will also communicate results to the concerned authorities and to the public. The postdoc is expected to contribute to the development of the research area, which includes initiating new research and writing grant applications.

Qualifications The requirements for the position are:

Doctoral degree in occupational and environmental medicine or epidemiology

Good knowledge of statistics

Experience of analyzing register data

Ability to conduct independent research at an advanced level

Very good knowledge of Swedish and English

Good analytical ability, drive, and a good cooperation skills

Additional qualifications for the position are:

Experience of research after completion of PhD

Previous experience of research in similar projects

Research expertise is the foremost criterion for employment. The evaluation of applicants will take account of their research profile, experience and knowledge.

Eligibility Appointment to a postdoctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the date of employment decision. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Further information This is a full-time, fixed-term employment. A postdoctoral fellow is employed under a period of at least two years and at most three years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsadanställningsom postdoktor-2022-02-01” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow- 2022-02-01”) Start date: 2023-01-01 or according to agreement.

How to apply You apply for the position via the University’s recruitment system. The application is to include a personal letter describing how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application is also to include a CV with a list of publications, a general description of previous research work, copy of your doctoral degree certification and any other documents to which you wish to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)

The Faculty of Medicine is a part of Lund University, and is responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our academic programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and are firmly anchored in the faculty’s strong research tradition. Our research spans a broad field within experimental preclinical research, near-patient clinical research and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with its 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers and researchers from all over the world.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine is one of six departments at Lund University’s Faculty of Medicine. We conduct leading research, both broad and specialised, within the field of laboratory medicine, focusing on the onset of disease and how we can improve diagnostics and treatment for patients. Some of our strongest areas with world-class research deal with cancer, genetics and blood.

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Type of employment Temporary position longer than 6 months

Contract type Full time First day of employment 2023-01-01 or according to agreement Salary Monthly salary Number of positions 1 Working hours 100 City Lund County Skånelän Country Sweden Reference number PA2022/2869 Contact

Christel Nielsen, Recruiting Manager, +46462221798,christel.nielsen@med.lu.se

Adam Niekrasz, Human Resource Coordinator, +46462220000

Union representative

OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362

SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lundsuniversitet, 046-2229364

SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366

Published 01.Sep.2022 Last application date 25.Sep.2022 11:59 PM CEST