Department of Laboratory Medicine, 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.

JOB ASSIGNMENTS:

• Independently driving an ERC funded subproject with the goal of resolving the qualitative differences between fetal and adult B cell output using experimental mice.
• Sample preparation, execution and bioinformatic analyses of deep sequencing (VDJ-Seq and transcriptome profiling) using illumina MiSeq, NextSeq and 10x Genomics Single cell gene expression platform.
• FACS analyses, animal experiments, development of new assays, management of transgenic mouse strains.
• Manuscript writing, supervision of students, managing collaborations with other labs.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education - requirements:

PhD in relevant field of developmental immunology.
Animal handling course (FELASA)

Experience and skills - requirements:

Sequencing
Immune repertoire profiling
FACS
Highly relevant experience in deep sequencing and immune repertoire profiling
Relevant bioinformatics analysis skills
Extensive experience working with mouse models B cell development and function expertise

Experience and skills – meritorius:

Oral and poster presentation at conferences
Publication without PhD advisor
Experience in single cell gene expression methodologies
International research experience
Research experience at the postdoctoral level

Personal characteristics:

Collaborative team player, detail oriented, independent thinking, analytical minded, dedicated.

Conditions:

Temporary employment for two years.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment February 1st, 2019
Salary Monthly
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100 %
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2018/3605
Contact
  • Joan Yuan Associate Professor, joan.yuan@med.lu.se
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
Published 08.Nov.2018
Last application date 21.Nov.2018 11:59 PM CET

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