Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, Institutionen för immunteknologi

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.

Work duties
The overall objective is the development of cell-based methods for the investigation of inflammatory and immunotoxic effects such as allergy, based on dendritic cells and epithelial cells. This includes studies of the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in immunological responses caused by chemicals and their mixtures, e.g. in skin sensitization.

The tasks include cell culture of primary cells and cell lines, various cell-based assays, as well as analysis of RNA and protein expression. Thus, cell culture, the use of cellular and molecular analysis methods, and bioinformatics will be important parts of the project. The employee is expected to actively collaborate with researchers, industrial partners and clinicians, as well as participate in applying for research funding for new projects at the department. The assignments also include supervision of degree workers and doctoral students, and there may be participation in the department's basic and postgraduate training courses

 Qualifications 

  • PhD degree in Biotechnology / Cell Biology / Chemical Engineering / Toxicology or equivalent.
  • Very good knowledge of English, in speech and writing.
  • Good knowledge and documented experimental experience of in vitro methods based on human cells, especially culture and analysis of human dendritic cells.
  • Experience in research in the field of toxicology, as well as practical experience in in vitro methods for assessing the ability of substances to cause skin allergy, aseptic working techniques and the cultivation of primary cells and cell lines.
  • Practical experience in methods including flow cytometry, multiplex analysis of soluble proteins (i.e Luminex, CBA), and gene expression analyses (i.e PCR-based, Nanostring, sequencing or array-based).
  • Experience in writing scientific articles in the field of immunotoxicology / in vitro methods.

Other merits

  • Experience in in vitro testing methods in adjacent fields such as irritation, geno- and phototoxicity and photosensitization.
  • Scientific publications and conference contributions in the field of immunotoxicology and cell-based in vitro methods.
  • Experience in teaching activities, supervising students, and formulating applications for research grants.

Consideration will also be given to good collaboration, drive and independence as well as how the applicant is judged, through his experience and expertise, to complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department and to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
The service is fixed-term employment and covers 12 months. Scope 100%. Entry as soon as possible by agreement.

Instructions on how to apply

The application must be written in English and contain:

  • Curriculum vitae / CV including publication list.
  • A general description of past research work and future research interests (max. three pages).
  • Contact details for at least two references.
  • Copy of diploma for doctorate and possibly other certificates / grades that you wish to invoke.
Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2020/576
Contact
  • Malin Lindstedt, +46462229256
  • Kathrin Stephanie Zeller Walther, +46462229678
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 18.Feb.2020
Last application date 03.Mar.2020 11:59 PM CET

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