Senior Lecturer in Experimental Medical Science

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Employment

This is permanent employment as a senior lecturer in experimental medical science, with placement at either the Department of Experimental Medical Science (EMV) or the Department of Laboratory Medicine (ILM). The department to which the employment is attached will be decided upon appointment.

Duties

The main responsibilities will be to lead and develop undergraduate and second cycle education in experimental medicine. The successful candidate will therefore be expected to be prepared to take on key leadership roles at course or program level within the Medical Programme or Biomedicine Programmes.

The position also involves teaching and evaluation within the Biomedicine Programmes and/or the first cycle of the Medical Programme (semesters 1-5) using various forms of active learning. As a guideline, teaching, educational management and educational development work is expected to account for approximately 70% of the time over time. Tasks related to third cycle studies may also be included. The teaching role is therefore the main focus of employment.

In addition to teaching, the position involves active research in experimental medicine.

The position also includes the responsibilities normally associated with the position of Senior Lecturer, such as administrative duties and internal and external elected offices at the national and international levels.

Other duties may also be required.

Eligibility

A person is eligible for employment as a senior lecturer under Chapter 4, Section 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance if he/she has demonstrated teaching ability and has either a doctoral degree or equivalent academic or other professional competence relevant to the subject matter of the employment and the duties to be performed in the position.

The applicant must have completed a course in higher education pedagogy lasting at least five weeks. Should the appointee be assessed to have valid reasons for not having completed a five-week course in higher education pedagogy upon taking up the position, they must complete such a course within two years of taking up the position (see Lund University’s Staff Regulations).

Language proficiency equivalent to at least level C2 in Swedish, as per the Council of Europe’s proficiency scale, is a requirement for employment.

For teaching staff members at Lund University, the general requirements are that they are suitable for the role and possess the other abilities necessary to carry out their duties effectively. l

Assessment criteria

The applicant must have demonstrated teaching, academic, and administrative competence relevant to the discipline; particular emphasis will be placed on teaching competence during the review process.

The applicant must demonstrate teaching expertise relevant to the subject area, both in teaching and in supervision at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. This is demonstrated by a proven ability to deliver teaching and summative assessment through various forms of active learning, in accordance with the Faculty of Medicine’s educational plan. The ability to lead and develop university-level education at first- and second cycle level is advantageous. The candidate’s own development work in higher education pedagogy or research projects is also advantageous.

In addition, the applicant must demonstrate research expertise by conducting his/her own current research. Research expertise is demonstrated by publications in international scientific journals, competitive grants, and experience in national and international research collaborations. In addition, research expertise is demonstrated by relevant research programs and the potential for long-term career development.

The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively and externally with the broader community.

When employing teaching staff, in addition to the consequences of the Higher Education Ordinance, Lund University’s Staff Regulations and the Faculty of Medicine’s general requirements and assessment criteria for Senior Lecturer shall apply.

Further information

For further information, please contact Dean Maria Björkqvist, tel. +46 72 700 71 63, maria.bjorkqvist@med.lu.se or Head of Department Karolin Hansén Nord, tel. +46 70 283 1827, karolin.hansen_nord@med.lu.se or Head of Department Tomas Deierborg, tel. +46 70 970 8212, tomas.deierborg@med.lu.se

Further information on the application process can be obtained from the recruitment coordinator, Eva A Nilsson, tel. +46 46 222 17 89, eva_a.nilsson@med.lu.se

The employment will be filled following a recommendation from the Medical Academic Appointment Board.

Application procedure

Applications for this employment must be submitted online via Lund University’s application portal by 27 November 2026 at the latest.

Applications must be submitted in accordance with the Faculty of Medicine's guidelines for applicants for faculty positions (see "Summary of Qualifications and CV").

The university applies a system of individual salary-setting. Please state your salary expectations in your application.

Lund University welcomes applicants from a variety of backgrounds and with a range of experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. We look forward to receiving your 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.

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Contact

• Maria Björkqvist, Dekan, maria.bjorkqvist@med.lu.se
• Karolin Hansén Nord, Prefekt ILM, karolin.hansen_nord@med.lu.se
• Tomas Deierborg, Prefekt EMV, tomas.deierborg@med.lu.se
• Eva Nilsson, Rekryteringskoordinator, eva_a.nilsson@med.lu.se

Union representative

• SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366, sekocivil@seko.lu.se
• OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362, st@st.lu.se
• SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-2220000, kansli@saco-s.lu.se

Published: 03.Sep.2026

Last application date: 27.Nov.2026