Lunds universitet, Medicinska fakulteten, Inst. f. laboratoriemedicin, Lund

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

We are now looking for a research engineer who will join the research group of Björn Nilsson at the Division of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine. The group has a genomics- and bioinformatics orientation on malignant blood disorders, and their genetic basis. 

Work duties
The candidate that we are looking for will be involved in functional studies of genetic variants correlated to blood cell formation and should be able to utilize a range of tools from molecular and cell biology. The candidate is also expected to contribute in scientific writing, the day to day work in the lab, as well as supervision of students.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone that meets the following criterias and candidates with an experience from the field of immunology will be given preference.

  • a PhD degree in relevant field, 
  • post-doctoral experience in immunology
  • solid experience of cell and molecular biology with expertise in molecular biology (PCR, RT-qPCR, RAPDPCR), RNAi, proteomics, transcriptomics, biochemistry (e.g., Western, ELISA, protein purification, Co-IP), microbiology, cell cuturing and lentiviral infections and confocal microscopy,
  • experience in project management,
  • experience in supervising of students,
  • experience in scientific writing as well as good communication and presentation skills,
  • experience in management and organization of laboratory equipment and in lab-books and protocol updating,
  • excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills and personal suitability.
Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2018-03-19
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2018/606
Contact
  • Anna-Karin Wihlborg, +46709397489
  • Björn Nilsson, 046-2220738
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-222 93 66
Published 02.Mar.2018
Last application date 15.Mar.2018 11:59 PM CET

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