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 Cell Reprogramming in Hematopoiesis and Immunity group is now recruiting a full-time research engineer that will work with various research projects during 1 year. The group focuses on cell reprogramming, hematopoiesis, and the development of cell and gene immunotherapeutic strategies.

Work duties and areas of responsibility

The position contains work on the development of a novel direct reprogramming strategy of fibroblasts into effector T cells. The goal is to provide a novel T cell source for CAR-T cell generation. The successful candidate will be performing molecular cloning, lentiviral productions, mice colony management, isolation of mouse embryonic fibroblasts and general laboratory organization and administration.

Requirements

The following qualifications is required for the position:

  • A MSc degree in Biochemistry, biomedicine or equivalent education.
  • Knowledge of molecular cloning techniques.
  • Knowledge of lentiviral particle generation.
  • The ability to
    • work independently in the laboratory.
    • communicate well with co-workers and to collaborate with other scientists.
    • communicate fluently in English.
    • communicate fluently in Swedish.

Emphasis is put on personal suitability.

Desirable

The following qualifications is desirable for the position:

  • Experience with mice colony maintenance and breeding.
  • Experience in laboratory organization and management.
Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2020-01-01 or as agreed
Salary Monthly
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2019/3603
Contact
  • Tilde Lindgren, 046-2220000
  • Filipe Pereira, +46462224919
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 06.Nov.2019
Last application date 27.Nov.2019 11:59 PM CET

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