Research Engineer in Host-pathogen interactions - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply
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Department of Experimental Medical Science
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.
A research engineer position is available for a highly motivated candidate with a strong background in host-pathogen interactions or infectious diseases to join a collaborative project between a team of research groups studying generation of protective immunity against Group A Streptococcus (GAS). Projects will focus mainly on using murine models to study GAS infection, with focus on identifying adaptive immune mechanisms involved in the generation of protective immunity against this pathogen.
The employment is a temporary position, 100 %, for 13 months (2019-11-01 - 2020-12-31).
Work tasks
Research including experimental work, data analyses, literature studies and verbal and written scientific communication. Main experimental methods include, but are not limited to, in vivo mouse models, immunchemical analyses, flow cytometry, cloning and protein purification.
Qualifications
Requirements
Applicants should hold a PhD degree and have strong laboratory and analytical skills. Special consideration will be given to candidates who have prior experience in in vivo animal models of infectious diseases or host-pathogen interactions, in particular with relation to analysis of immune responses (cellular and/or antibody mediated) generated during infection.
- PhD in medical microbiology/infectious diseases, or similar
- Documented basic education in basic microbiology and immunology
- Experience from murine in vivo models with documented training in research animal handling
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Merits
- Experience from work with infection models.
- Experience in multi-parameter flow cytometry analysis
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | 2019-11-01 |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100 |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2019/2701 |
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| Published | 07.Oct.2019 |
| Last application date | 20.Oct.2019 11:59 PM CEST |