Project assistant in precision medicine

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 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 WorkplaceAt Clinical Sciences Malmö, research is conducted in precision medicine with a focus on cardiometabolic diseases. The activity takes place within the Genetic and Molecular Epidemiology Unit, located at Lund University’s Helsingborg Hospital campus in Helsingborg.Within the research group, we maintain a good working environment with respect and consideration in our relationships with each other and strive for a workplace where employees feel able to develop in their professional roles and are treated with humility and respect by their coworkers. We strive to create work conditions that endow a sense of satisfaction, self-development and participation for all employees. We protect both physical safety and psychosocial well-being.What We OfferLund University is a state authority, which means you get special benefits, generous holidays and a favourable occupational pension. We also have a flexible time agreement that creates good conditions for balance between work and leisure.Read more on the university's website about being employed at Lund University, Work with us.Work dutiesIn the role as Project Assistant you will use machine learning and other advanced statistical techniques to develop precision prediction models using large multimodal datasets. Assist writing and submitting grant applications. Work as a member of large international collaborative projects and other administrative tasks related to scientific aspects of the workplace including assisting with organisation of scientific symposia and working group meetings. The work is based at Lund University’s Helsingborg Hospital campus.QualificationsRequired qualifications:Master's degree or the equivalent of more than 240 credits in epidemiology, statistics or closely related fields.Track-record of clinical practice (i.e., a medical education with clinical practice experience), particularly in low- or middle-income settings, particularly in Asia and South America.Clear evidence of training and research experience in areas related to precision medicine.Competency in data analysis (including coding in R, Stata and Python).Management (with SQL), with special emphasis on machine and deep learning methods, referencing software (e.g. Endnote).Excellent written and oral communication in English.We are looking for someone who is motivated, meticulous, and well-organized.Meritorious for the position:Experience working with industry partners.Training in global health and real-world data analysis and interpretation.Working knowledge of clinical practice in regions where work is planned.Fluency in English and in at least one other language (e.g. Mandarin, Malay, Spanish) of a collaborating institution.OtherThis is a full-time, fixed-term position (SÄVA) for 12 months with starting day January 1, 2026 or by agreement.How To ApplyApplications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like 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 Clinical Sciences, Malmö is one of the six departments at the Faculty of Medicine, Lund University. We have a strong focus on clinical and epidemiological research and also conduct an extensive preclinical laboratory research.We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.Anställningsform: särskild visstidsanställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100 | Ort: Helsingborg | Län: Skåne län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: PA2025/2972 | Kontakt: Paul Franks, rekryterande chef +4640391149, Paul Franks, rekryterande chef +4640391149, Sarah Quist, HR-partner +4640391055, Sarah Quist, HR-partner +4640391055, | Facklig företrädare: OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli 046-2229362, OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli 046-2229362, SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet kansli@saco-s.lu.se, SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet kansli@saco-s.lu.se, SEKO: Seko Civil 046-2229366, SEKO: Seko Civil 046-2229366, | Publicerat: 2025-10-29 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2025-11-13