Project Assistent in Cancer Epidemiology & Radiology

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the worlds 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.

Description of the workplace
The research groups studies aim to increase knowledge of how interactions between our genes lifestyle factors and body composition influence breast cancer risk and how the interplay between these factors and tumors as well as tumor markers is associated with prognosis in different treatment groups of breast cancer patients. We apply an integrated approach combining information from questionnaires anthropometric measurements tumor tissue blood samples genotypes medical records and registries for optimal follow-up. We use both public databases our own cohorts and mechanistic studies to investigate whether the associations identified in patient data have a causal link to the exposure. Data from both internal and public cohorts are analyzed using statistical and bioinformatics methods. We have previously reported how common lifestyle factors such as coffee consumption smoking and alcohol intake are linked to breast cancer prognosis in different treatment groups but further research is needed. The group is also engaged in teaching at undergraduate and advanced levels.

Within the research group we value a positive work environment characterized by respect and consideration in our relationships. We continuously strive to create conditions that promote job satisfaction development and inclusion for all employees.

We are now seeking a Project Assistant (100%) for a period of 9 months with a desired start date of September 1 2026.

Duties and responsibilities
In the role as Project Assistant the work will include statistically analyzing tumor data from a large cohort in line with hypothesis and aims with special focus on immune related markers. Then present the results as a manuscript including generating tables figures and text under supervision.

Other duties may be added within the scope of the role.

Qualifications
Requirements for the position are:

• Masters degree in Public Health or equivalent
• Bachelors degree in epidemiology biology biomedicine or medicine
• Experience in managing large datasets coding and conducting analyses (univariate and multivariate survival analyses parametric and non-parametric tests correlation analyses etc.) in SPSS STATA or R
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) and reference management tools such as EndNote
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Good collaboration and interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and willingness to repeat work until the desired quality is achieved
• Careful and able to work in a structured and efficient manner to deliver results within set deadlines
• Interest in learning new skills

Meritorious:

• Courses in bioinformatics and statistics
• Courses in cancer biology and immunology
• Experience in creating publishable figures using for example Illustrator Inkscape or BioRender
• Experience in immunohistochemistry and microscopy of tumor tissue
• Previous experience publishing scientific results

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 facultys 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 1800 employees and 2700 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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