Lund University, Faculty of Medicine, 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.

The laboratory of RNA and Stem Cell Biology is embedded within the Lund Stem Cell Center, an internationally ranked research center within the strategic areas of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at Lund University, Scandinavia’s largest institution for education and research. Our research focuses on new post-transcriptional facets of gene expression control in stem and cancer cell at a molecular, cellular and organismal level. Specifically, we are interested in the molecular basis by which RNA modifications regulate gene expression in during development and in cancer.

Work duties and areas of responsibility

We are looking for a laboratory assistant to join our group for one year. Successful applicant will be involved in ongoing research in the lab aimed at studying the effects of altered RNA modifications and splicing toward gene expression in hematopoietic stem and cancer cells. Specifically, the applicant will be responsible for culture/isolation of primary skin/hematopoietic, embryonic/pluripotent and cancer cell lines, mouse genotyping. He/she will also employ different biochemistry methods for RNA and protein quantification including RNA/DNA/protein extraction, qPCR, northern/western blotting, RNA/protein immunoprecipitation, polysome profiling, Mass Spectrometry (MS) sample prep. In addition, he/she is expected to help maintaining laboratory reagent stocks and organization. 

Requirements

  • Applicants with a bachelor degree in Biomedical analysis or have further education with at least 60 credit (equivalent to a Master Degree).
  • Strong organisational and teamwork skills are requested.
  • Successful applicant will be part of an international research environment and excellent verbal and written English communication skills are requested.

Desirable

  • Previous laboratory experience will be prioritized.
  • Previous experience with methods for RNA and protein analysis, flow cytometry, mass spectrometry, isolation of hematopoietic cells from biological material and immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry (IHC) is highly preferred.
  • Certified qualification for laboratory animal science research in accordance to the EU legislation is also of advantage and highly desirable for this position.

Applicants’ personal suitability to work within our research environment will be also considered.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2019-10-01
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2019/2709
Contact
  • Cristian Bellodi, +46462223054
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 01.Sep.2019
Last application date 14.Sep.2019 11:59 PM CEST

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