Scientific Coordinator in Oncology Full-time

Scientific Coordinator in Oncology

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 position is based at the Department of Clinical Sciences in Lund, Division of Oncology, located at Medicon Village. The working environment is international and interdisciplinary, with a focus on cancer biology, genetics, genomics, oncology, and bioinformatics. The group consists of researchers, doctoral students, and bioinformaticians, and you will work in close collaboration with experienced colleagues in a research-intensive environment.

Within the research group, we value a positive working environment characterized by respect and consideration in our interactions with one another. We continuously strive to create conditions that promote job satisfaction, professional development, and participation for all employees.

We are now seeking a Scientific Coordinator at 100% employment, starting on 1 May 2026, on a permanent basis.

Lund University is a public authority, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation entitlements, and a favorable occupational pension. We also have a flexitime agreement that provides good conditions for balancing work and leisure. Read more on the university's website about being employed at Lund University under Work with us.

The role includes supervisory meetings every two to four weeks for guidance and support. The duties include:

• Project coordination and contributing to the strategic planning of research activities
• Compiling and assisting with applications for research funding
• Planning scientific events, mentorship activities, and teaching
• Supporting research activities, including conducting cancer genomics research and bioinformatic analyses
• Sample handling, data analysis, and compilation of results
• Literature reviews, figure preparation, and scientific writing

Other administrative tasks related to the role may also be included.

Requirements for the position are:

• A PhD in biomedicine, genomics, bioinformatics, or a related field
• Experience and a proven track record of successfully obtaining research funding
• Experience in project management
• Ability to work across both research and administrative tasks
• Strong experience in bioinformatic analysis of genomic data for molecular cancer subtyping and gene expression profiling
• Excellent proficiency in English, both written and spoken

As a person, you are meticulous, responsible, and have strong collaborative skills. You should also be proactive and have an interest in and experience of improving the work environment, as well as experience in planning scientific events, teaching, and mentorship.

Additional qualifications considered an asset:

• Experience with data analysis using R
• Experience in scientific writing and reference management using EndNote
• Experience in figure generation using BioRender
• Knowledge of project management
• Experience in pathological analysis of cancer

The position is a permanent, full-time appointment (100%) starting on 1 May 2026.

Applications are submitted through the university's recruitment system. Your application must include a cover letter explaining your motivation for applying and how your qualifications match the position. The application must also include a CV, degree certificates or equivalent documents, and any other materials you wish to cite (copies of transcripts, reference contacts, letters of recommendation, etc.)

We warmly welcome your application!