Lunds universitet, Med fak, Institutionen 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 research group is interested in understanding pancreas development and adult beta cell function, and is now looking for an assistant to join the group. The research assistant will be support the research activities of the whole group.

Work tasks
The activities include histological and molecular analysis of embryonic and adult pancreas tissue to understand the development of diabetes and cancer. Handling of human tissue and working with animal models are a requirement. The employee will work in close collaboration with other team members and is expected to participate in all aspects of the work in the group.

Applied technologies will include dissection of embryonic and adult pancreatic tissue, cryosectioning, immunohistochemistry including imaging, and molecular analysis.

Requirements
- We are looking for an engineer or molecular biologist with a Master’s degree or equivalent, with experience in pancreas physiology and development.
- Extensive knowledge of histological and molecular biology techniques, e.g. cryosectioning, immunohistochemistry, microscopy
- Excellent skills in writing/communicating in English
- Experience and interest in working with material obtained from patients with diabetes and/or relevant animal models. Maintaining and handling of animal models (mouse) is required.
- The applicant is expected to have excellent communication skills and a willingness to interact with other researchers in the teams.

Type of employment Special fixed-term employment
Employment expires 2020-02-29
Contract type Part-time
First day of employment 2019-09-01
Salary Månadslön
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 50
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2019/2515
Contact
  • Isabella Artner, +46462223829
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 04.Jul.2019
Last application date 18.Jul.2019 11:59 PM CEST

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