Lunds universitet, Medicinska fakulteten, Inst för laboratoriemedicin

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.

The division of Translational Cancer Research and the Research groupe led by Alexander Pietras seeking a assistant researcher who will run projects on Dlk1 in the development and progression of brain tumors.

Work duties
The successful candidate is expected to independently develop and run a research project relating to mapping of Dlk1 and its effect on tumor cells, in vitro and in vivo, with particular focus on brain tumor glioma. The service also involves certain supervision of doctoral students and students in the research group. Man will also be responsible for parts of the laboratory's daily care / routines, within the framework of the above project.

Qualifications
The applicant must have a PhD, and at least 3 years of postdoctoral experience in cell and tumor biology. The candidate must also have a well documented (in terms of relevant publications in relevant journals) expertise and experience in molecular and cellular signaling, and in general tumor biology.

The applicant will furthermore need to have a extensive experience in working with mice in cancer research - especially the RCAS / TV-a system for brain tumor studies. The applicant needs expertise in the isolation and sustaining primary human and mouse cell cultures.

Particular emphasis will be placed on academic skills, especially demonstrated expertise in relevant methodologies and subject areas (see above). We see that you are a person with good communication skills, that you have a certain originality and social ability. We will look at the personal suitability.

 

 

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2018/3345
Contact
  • Alexander Pietras, 046-2220000
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 17.Oct.2018
Last application date 30.Oct.2018 11:59 PM CET

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