Research Engineer in Geriatrics

Updated: about 1 month ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 02 Jan 2026

21 Dec 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Lunds universitet
Department

Lund University, Faculty of Medicine, Dept. Clinical Research Malmö
Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Sweden
Application Deadline

2 Jan 2026 - 22:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Not Applicable
Job Status

Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Description of the workplace
The geriatrics research group at the Department of Clinical Sciences in Malmö consists of about 20 people, and several ongoing projects focus on different elderly patient groups and population studies supported by, among others, the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Region Skåne, and the Swedish Research Council. Here you can read more about the projects, www.geriatrik.lu.se .

We are now looking for five full-time research engineers to join our team.

Within the research group, we value a good work environment with respect and care in our relationships and strive for a workplace that is perceived as developing and stimulating for all employees. We continuously work to create conditions for job satisfaction, development, and participation for everyone. We care about both physical safety and the psychosocial work environment.

We offer
Lund University is a government agency, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favourable occupational pension. Read more on the university’s website about working with us: Working at Lund University.

Job duties and responsibilities
As a research engineer, you will work in a research team together with a medical secretary and nurse in research projects within the geriatrics research group. In research projects, you will conduct health examinations of participants, medical assessments, various functional tests, and interviews based on pre-prepared questionnaires. Furthermore, you will perform statistical analyses and quality control of collected material, process data, and compile results. The work will take place at the research clinic at CRC, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, and at research clinics located in Hässleholm, Eslöv, and Ystad.

Qualifications
Requirements for the position:

  • Medical degree
  • Documented experience working in a clinic, interpreting ECGs, spirometry and experience with research studies, especially in the field of geriatrics
  • Documented experience examining elderly patients with functional impairments
  • Good proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written
  • Good computer skills

As a person, you are structured, meticulous, and have a good attitude toward both colleagues and patients. You organize your work efficiently and communicate in a responsive and constructive manner.

Merits for the position:

  • Experience working with research projects involving follow-up
  • Recruiting participants for research projects

Other information
The position is a special fixed-term employment at 100% with a start date of February 1, 2026, or as agreed.

How to apply
Applications must be submitted via the university’s recruitment system. The application should include a personal letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how your qualifications match the requirements. It should also include your degree certificate, CV or equivalent, and any other documents you wish to submit (copies of transcripts, references, letters of recommendation, etc.).


Where to apply
Website
https://lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:888203/type:job/where:39/apply:1

Requirements
Research Field
Medical sciences
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Medical sciences
Years of Research Experience
1 - 4

Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Lunds universitet
Country
Sweden
City
Malmö
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Contact
City

Malmö
Website

https://www.lu.se/vacancies

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