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. In this call for proposals (Wallenberg Molecular Medicine Fellow), we are looking for prominent researchers with international research experience. The appointed researcher will get a generous starting package of SEK 12 million, funded by WCMM, to cover four years of their own salary, the salary for a doctoral student and a postdoc, as well as running costs, including indirect costs. There is also the possibility of funding of operating and hire costs and research education, through the Faculty of Medicine’s standard models for the distribution of resources. Furthermore, part-funding of your own salary is also possibly through teaching commitments. The receiver is expected to cover any costs, in addition to what is covered by the starting package for research activities and the Faculty of Medicine’s standard funding models, with external grants. By decision, the Faculty of Medicine will provide full funding of your own salary (including OH) for year five, if this is required to achieve sufficient competence for promotion to senior lecturer. The collaboration between WCMM and Region Skåne is highly significant. Skåne University Hospital (SUS) in Lund/Malmö is one of the largest hospitals in Sweden with more than 12,000 staff and a wide range of activities from primary care to highly specialised care. SUS has a long tradition of advanced research and education. Integrated interdisciplinary research environments will be established through an upcoming call for proposals for clinical research services in the area which is the subject of this call for proposals. Tasks The post holder is also expected to actively participate in collaboration and exchange programmes between the four Wallenberg Centres in Lund, Gothenburg, Linköping and Umeå, as well as with Science for life – laboratories in Stockholm/Uppsala and the Program for Data-Driven Life Science, i.e. the Program for Academic Leaders in Life Science (PALS) The position mainly involves research and supervision at postgraduate level. Up to 20% of the working hours may involve teaching within the faculty at different levels, so that the post holder will be able to meet the teaching qualification requirements needed for promotion to senior lecturer within five years. Other tasks may also be included within the scope of service. Eligibility For teaching staff at Lund University, the general qualification requirement is to be suitable for and have the abilities needed to perform tasks well. Promotion Basis of assessment Furthermore, importance will be attached to the candidate’s personal suitability and assessed ability to achieve sufficient qualification for promotion to senior lecturer within the timeframe for the post of associate senior lecturer. The specific criteria are as follows: 1) Scientific expertise 2) Teaching skills 3) Administrative skills Further information is available from the Dean, Maria Björkqvist, Tel. +46462228084, e-mail: Maria.Bjorkqvist@med.lu.se Professor Gunilla Westergren-Thorsson, Tel. +46462228695, e-mail: Gunilla.Westergren-Thorsson@med.lu.se Information on the application procedure is available from the Recruitment Officer, Robert Norrman, Tel: + 46462224410, e-mail: Robert.Norrman@med.lu.se The position will be filled following guidance from the Faculty of Medicine’s Academic Appointments Board. Application 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. We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.
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