Assistant Professor of Medicine

Lund University

Institution: Lund University
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
Location: Lund, Skåne County, Sweden
Reference Number: PA2026/729
Application Deadline: 10 June 2026

About Lund University

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.

Position Overview

We are looking for an up-and-coming researcher who wants to conduct pioneering research to take up a position as Assistant Professor (Associate Senior Lecturer) in Experimental Cancer Immunotherapy at Lund University, Faculty of Medicine.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to become a research leader through pioneering projects
  • Participation in the Lund University Programme for Global Excellence
  • 5-year career development path with promotion opportunity to Senior Lecturer
  • Start-up package for staffing and research costs
  • Five weeks of teaching and learning training
  • Swedish language courses for international staff
  • Relocation support (including family integration via International Citizen Hub)
  • Potential nomination for funding from the Swedish Research Council (2026/2027)

Research Context

The past two decades have witnessed a profound transformation in medicine driven by advances in our understanding of the immune system, particularly in oncology and the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. Despite this progress, major challenges remain in improving the efficacy and precision of immunotherapies.

Lund University, its Medical and Technical Faculties, and Skåne University Hospital are undertaking a major strategic investment in this area.

Duties

As Assistant Professor, you will:

  • Conduct independent research in collaboration with strong research environments
  • Develop teaching expertise, outreach, and collaboration skills
  • Learn Swedish
  • Participate actively in Faculty of Medicine activities

Research Responsibilities

  • Establish an internationally competitive research program
  • Focus on tumour microenvironment-targeted therapies
  • Work within the L2CancerBridge programme coordinated by CREATE Health

Research May Include

  • Development of antibody-based immunotherapies
  • Targeting paracrine communication in tumour microenvironment
  • Pre-clinical validation using advanced mouse models
  • Translational work toward clinical application

Collaboration & Methods

  • Collaborate with experimental and computational groups
  • Integrate high-dimensional profiling (single-cell and spatial omics)
  • Leverage infrastructures such as:
    • Lund University Cancer Centre
    • SciLifeLab antibody network
    • LU-ATMP Centre
    • Spatial biology and flow cytometry platforms

Qualifications

Basic Requirement

  • Doctoral degree in Experimental Cancer Immunotherapy or related field

Priority

  • PhD obtained within the last 7 years (exceptions apply for special circumstances)

Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Demonstrate strong research potential and independence
  • Have an excellent publication track record
  • Have international research experience (outside Sweden)
  • Not have received Swedish salary/grant since Dec 31, 2022
  • Show teaching competence and pedagogical ability
  • Have excellent English communication skills
  • Demonstrate motivation to learn Swedish
  • Provide a research plan (1,000–1,500 words)that:Demonstrate leadership and collaboration skills
    • Is innovative, independent, and feasible
    • Complements Lund’s research environment
    • Includes collaboration strategies
    • Aligns with L2CancerBridge and infrastructure
  • Contribute positively to the work environment

Additional Qualifications (Desirable)

  • Experience in therapeutic antibody design
  • Experience in AI / machine learning / deep learning
  • Experience in oncology therapy development
  • Current international research position
  • Experience securing external funding

Employment Details

  • Type: Fixed-term (5 years)
  • Workload: Full-time
  • Salary: Monthly salary
  • Number of Positions: 1

Promotion to Senior Lecturer

To qualify for promotion, candidates must:

  • Complete pedagogical training (minimum 5 weeks)
  • Publish at least 3 peer-reviewed articles (2 during employment)
  • Secure external research funding as main applicant
  • Supervise at least one PhD student to mid-term review
  • Meet Faculty requirements for Associate Professor qualification

Faculty Information

The Faculty of Medicine has:

  • 1,800 employees
  • 2,700 students
  • Strong integration with healthcare and research systems

Contact Information

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Important Dates

  • Published: 9 April 2026
  • Application Deadline: 10 June 2026
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