Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked among the world's leading academic institutions. With approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö, we are united in our mission to understand, explain, and improve our world and people's conditions.
About the Research Group
The Clinical Urothelial Cancer Research Group (bladder cancer, renal pelvis cancer, and ureter cancer) works toward improved prognostic assessment using biomarkers and other methods for predicting and monitoring treatment response. The group is led by Professor and Chief Physician Fredrik Liedberg. More information about the research can be found here. The activities are located at the Department of Translational Medicine in Malmö.
Within the research group, we value a good working environment with respect and consideration in our relationships with each other. We strive to create a workplace that feels developing and stimulating for all employees. We work continuously to create conditions for job satisfaction, development, and participation for all staff. We value both physical safety and psychosocial working conditions.
What We Offer
Lund University is a state authority, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favorable occupational pension. We also have a flexible working hours agreement that creates good conditions for balance between work and leisure.
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Duties and Responsibilities
As a Research Associate, you will perform laboratory work (cell culture in model systems) and bioinformatics analyses. You will prepare scientific articles, submit abstracts, and participate in scientific conferences as relevant. You may also supervise students.
Qualifications
The position requires:
Doctoral degree.
Extensive knowledge of molecular subtyping of bladder cancer.
Documented experience with NGS analysis.
Extensive experience with laboratory work using bladder cancer models.
Documented proficiency in spoken and written English.
The position requires strong collaboration skills, a solution-focused approach, and the ability to work independently and take initiative.
Consideration will also be given to how your experience and expertise are assessed to complement and strengthen ongoing research within the research groups and contribute to their future development.
Other Information
The employment is a special fixed-term position (SÄVA) from 2026-12-01 through 2027-02-28. Full-time (100%).
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the university's recruitment system. Your application should include a personal letter describing how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in this position. Your application should also include a CV, a copy of your doctoral degree, and any other materials you wish to submit (copies of diplomas, transcripts, references, recommendation letters, etc.)
The Faculty of Medicine is an operational unit within Lund University, responsible for education and research in medicine, care, and health. Education takes place in close collaboration with the healthcare system and is well-rooted in the faculty's strong research tradition. The faculty's research spans a broad range of experimental basic research, patient-oriented clinical research, and health science research. The Faculty of Medicine, with 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.
The Department of Translational Medicine is one of six departments at Lund University's Faculty of Medicine. We conduct basic research in laboratory environments, patient-oriented and clinical research, and also conduct epidemiological studies.
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Open to Everyone
We focus on your skills, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace according to your needs.