Summary
Lund University is seeking a dedicated Associate Researcher to join the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, focusing on the interplay between environmental factors and health.
Associate Researcher in Genetic Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Lund University, Sweden
Designation
Associate Researcher
Table of Details
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Genetic Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
| Location | Lund, Sweden |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in biomedicine, biology, or medicine, with documented experience in relevant fields. |
| Job Type | Permanent, Full-time (100%) |
| Salary | Individual salary setting |
| Start Date | September 1, 2026, or as agreed |
| Reference Number | PA2026/2175 |
| Contact | Karin Broberg, Professor, 046-2220000, karin.broberg@med.lu.se |
| Last Date to Apply | July 12, 2026 |
Research Area
The research area focuses on identifying health risks related to occupational and environmental exposures, integrating genetic and molecular approaches with epidemiological studies.
Location
Lund University, Medicon Village, Lund, Sweden.
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD in biomedicine, biology, or medicine.
- Documented experience in molecular biological analysis.
- Experience working with register- and biobank-based data.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis (R or Stata).
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Job Description
The Associate Researcher will be responsible for:
- Coordinating and participating in register-based and molecular epidemiological projects.
- Developing and advancing research areas.
- Writing research grant applications.
- Conducting field studies and laboratory work.
- Performing statistical data analysis.
- Writing scientific and popular science articles.
- Managing various research projects.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the university’s recruitment system, including:
- A personal letter outlining how they meet the qualification requirements.
- A CV with a publication list.
- A general description of previous research work.
- A copy of the PhD certificate.
- Additional documents (e.g., diplomas, transcripts, reference letters) as preferred.
Last Date to Apply
All applications must be submitted by July 12, 2026.
