Research Engineer in Orthopedics Full-time

Research Engineer in Orthopedics

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.

The research group, led by Professor Magnus Tägil, is part of the Division of Orthopedics. Our research focuses on experimental orthopedics, with a particular emphasis on biomaterials science. We work with injectable bone substitutes that enable controlled drug release within the following areas: bone regeneration, bone infections, and bone cancer. The research group consists of Professor Magnus Tägil, Associate Professor Deepak Raina, and two doctoral students. We are now looking to expand the group by recruiting a research engineer. The research group is based at the Biomedical Centre (BMC) in Lund, located adjacent to Lund University Hospital. The group collaborates with partners in Denmark, Germany, and Lithuania.

Within the research group, we value a positive work environment based on respect and care in our relationships with each other. We continually work to create the conditions for job satisfaction, development, and involvement for all employees.

Lund University is a public authority, which means that employees get benefits, generous annual leave, and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee: Work at Lund University

We are looking for a person to work on the following tasks:

We are seeking a candidate to work with tasks that include research activities within bone regeneration and bone infection, such as:

• Working with experimental animal models (rodents)
• Imaging diagnostics (CT, PET, SPECT, and IVIS imaging)
• Histology (preparation, sectioning, and staining of tissue samples)
• Laboratory work, including chemical handling and waste management
• Supervision of students (both doctoral and undergraduate students)

Additional duties may also be included.

Necessary qualifications for the job:

• PhD in Orthopedics
• Documented experience with orthopedic animal models
• Experience working with microbiological organisms and human cells
• Experience with imaging techniques, including micro-CT and PET-CT
• Authorization to work with laboratory animals in EU (FELASA certification)
• Ability to communicate research results
• Ability to write scientific publications
• Experience with software such as PMOD, CTAn, DataViewer, ImageJ, QuPath, and Prism
• Ability to work independently, with a high level of responsibility and structure
• Excellent proficiency in English, both written and spoken

Meritorious are:

• Medical degree (MD)
• Experience in IVIS-CT usage, as well as morphological and morphometric analysis of histological specimens

The position is a fixed-term employment according to the Special Fixed-term Employment (SÄVA) regulations §5 p1 LAS, and it is full-time. The desired start date is 2026-06-01 or as agreed upon, with an end date of 2027-05-31.

Applications 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.)

Welcome to apply!