Laboratory Assistant at the division of Pediatrics

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 Department of Clinical Sciences Lund is one of six departments at the Faculty of Medicine. Clinical Sciences Lund cooperates closely with Skåne University Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine in order to optimize the conditions for preclinical and clinical translational research, research strategies and development, as well as education on both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Research group

Our research group is intrigued by how we can utilize the setting of normal embryonic nervous system development to understand tumor initiation. We have a highly transdisciplinary approach, merging the worlds of developmental and cancer biology. We are physically located at Medicon Village in Lund as part of the newly established Lund University Cancer Center (LUCC).

We perform research of high quality while maintaining a stimulating and thriving environment.

Within the group we aim to maintain a good working environment based on mutual respect and consideration. We constantly strive to improve the conditions for work, development and participation for all employees.

We are hereby adverstising for the position of a laboratory assistant. The position is 25 % of full time and a temporary position 2020-09-01 until 2021-05-31 or according to agreement.

Work assignments

The employee will mainly carry out practical work in the laboratory and take active part in group meetings.

Qualification requirements

BSc Molecular Biology, Biomedical Genetics or equivalent
The applicant should have practical experience with chick embryos, PCR, western blot, cryosectioning, immunohistochemistry, cell culture and microdissections
The candidate will work in a team with common goals but at the same time needs to be independent
The candidate should be fluent in English

Other merits:

Research project within the framework of the bachelor’s program

Instructions on how to apply
CV, personal letter, reference letter, diplomas of university degree and high school grades

The Faculty of Medicine is a part of Lund University, and is responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our academic programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and are firmly anchored in the faculty’s strong research tradition. Our research spans a broad field within experimental preclinical research, near-patient clinical research and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with its 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers and researchers from all over the world.

Type of employment	Temporary position
Contract type	Part-time
First day of employment	2020-09-01
Salary	Månadslön
Number of positions	1
Full-time equivalent	25
City	Lund
County	Skåne län
Country	Sweden
Reference number	PA2020/2139
Contact	Sofie Mohlin, biträdande forskare, 046 222 64 39 Emmy Heidenblad, personalsamordnare, 046 222 83 47
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	15.Jun.2020
Last application date	28.Jun.2020 11:59 PM CEST

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