Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading universities. Here, approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees work in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our mission to understand, explain, and improve our world and people's conditions.
Workplace Description
The Department of Experimental Medical Science is tasked with conducting research at the molecular, cellular, and integrative levels concerning the life processes that determine the body's function, in health and disease. The Department currently consists of six sections with approximately 60 research groups and approximately 350 employees. The Department aims to deliver research of the highest international standard, serve as a base for comprehensive research between clinical and pre-clinical settings, and be a stimulating educational environment for future researchers and educators. The Department wishes to promote collaborations with clinical research groups and strives to teach various undergraduate programs at the highest professional level.
What We Offer
Lund University is a state authority, which means you will receive special benefits, generous vacation, and favorable occupational pension. We also have a flexible work time agreement that creates favorable conditions for balance between work and leisure.
The Department as a workplace works continuously to create a good work environment with efficient administration. The work is characterized by democratic values, openness, and critical thinking.
Read more on the university's website about being employed with us: Work with us.
Tasks and Areas of Responsibility
This is a fixed-term employment for the role of leading parts of the DataCatalyst Öresund project, led by Lund University. The work involves assisting the responsible director and project manager Kajsa M Paulsson with crucial aspects of its execution, governance, and strategic work. The work includes collaborating with the director and others in the management group to assist in:
Contributing to coordinating the project and part of the management group (which is responsible for the project's daily operations, coordination, finances, communication, and administration)
Being responsible for overseeing horizontal criteria and cross-border synergies
Contributing to the project's overall goal achievement
Contributing to efficient meetings and dialogues in the joint steering committee (JSC)
Being responsible for internal and external communication, including with companies participating in the innovation process
Working to engage companies in the DataCatalyst innovation process and following up on and supporting work in the granted innovation processes
Qualifications
We are seeking a person with experience in Interreg projects, strong knowledge and experience in communication (text, graphics, website content management, video materials, etc., newsletters, social media), planning and organizing events such as workshops, conferences, and similar activities, and who collaborates well and thrives in a complex environment with partners from different sectors. The position requires documented experience with Interreg projects. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability, experience, and ability to collaborate.
Requirements for employment:
Higher education within a relevant field
Good knowledge of English (at least EF level B2)
Documented experience in communication (at least 10 years)
Documented experience with various Interreg projects (at least 2 years)
Meritorious for employment:
Previous experience with one or more of the following areas of responsibility:
Coordination of international partnerships
Collaboration between academia and industry
Coordination and communication within international networks
Work with strategies for collaboration between research infrastructure, including policy and utilization
Overall responsibility for monitoring and goal achievement in Interreg projects
Experience in connecting the academic sector and industry
Consideration will also be given to how the applicant, through their experience, competence, and personal suitability, is assessed to complement and strengthen ongoing activities within the research infrastructure projects and the ecosystem for biomedical innovation, and how they can contribute to the development of the ÖKS region.
Other Information
The employment is a fixed-term position at 100 percent for seven months. Desired start date is September 1, 2026, or by agreement.
How to Apply
Apply through the university's recruitment system. Your application should include:
A cover letter in which you explain your motivation and how the position aligns with your qualifications.
A CV.
Diploma or equivalent.
Contact information for at least two references.
Any other supporting documents
More Information about the Faculty of Medicine
The Faculty of Medicine is an operational area within Lund University, responsible for education and research in medicine, healthcare, and health. Education takes place in close collaboration with healthcare and is well-founded in the Faculty's strong research tradition. The Faculty's research spans a broad field within experimental basic research, patient-related 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.
We decline all contact from advertising sales representatives, recruitment and staffing companies due to government procurement regulations.Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading universities. Here, approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees work in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our mission to understand, explain, and improve our world and people's conditions.
Workplace Description
The Department of Experimental Medical Science is tasked with conducting research at the molecular, cellular, and integrative levels concerning the life processes that determine the body's function, in health and disease. The Department currently consists of six sections…