Assistant Researcher in Microbiology, Immunology and Glycobiology

Lund University, Faculty of Medicine, Dep 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.

This position offers an exciting opportunity in cancer biology at the Division of Microbiology, Immunology and Glycobiology.

Follow a new drug discovery from molecular mechanisms and animal models to clinical trials. The lab has an international working environment and offers great opportunities to develop a scientific career.

Work tasks

Focus on experimental studies using cell biology, and cancer biology techniques, molecular techniques and protein-peptide technology. The candidate will work individually and in a team and proactively test project relevant ideas. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior group members.

Requirements

A PhD in medicine/biomedicine or related areas is required.

The candidate should also possess good oral and written communication skills in English.

The candidate should be able to mentor junior group members.

Qualifying

Experience in cancer biology, genomics and proteomic technologies is preferred, as is a good publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

An interest in translational medicine is favourable.

The emphasis will be helt at personal suitability.

The Faculty of Medicine is a part of Lund University, and is responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our academic programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and are firmly anchored in the faculty’s strong research tradition. Our research spans a broad field within experimental preclinical research, near-patient clinical research and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with its 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers and researchers from all over the world.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine is one of six departments at Lund University’s Faculty of Medicine. We conduct leading research, both broad and specialised, within the field of laboratory medicine, focusing on the onset of disease and how we can improve diagnostics and treatment for patients. Some of our strongest areas with world-class research deal with cancer, genetics and blood.

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	PA2019/573
Contact	Catharina Svanborg, +46462227044
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	25.Feb.2019
Last application date	25.Mar.2019 11:59 PM CET

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Lund University, Faculty of Medicine, Dep of Laboratory Medicine, Lund