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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 |
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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 |
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Published | 04.Jul.2019 |
Last application date | 18.Jul.2019 11:59 PM CEST |