Research engineer within molecular medicine and gene therapy - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The research group

The research group of Stem Cell Metabolism conducts research in hematology, especially hematopoietic stem cell biology and erythropoiesis. In this particular project, we aim to establish an efficient method that can induce maturation of immortalized human erythroid cell lines, which will enable these types of cells to become a future source of red blood cells for transfusion therapies. We will use advanced imaging technologies, flow cytometry and complex cell culture system, as well as standard molecular biology assays to achieve the goal. The group is led by group leader Kenichi Miharada. The Stem Cell Metabolism lab is embedded within the Lund Stem Cell Center, an internationally ranked research center as well as StemTherapy program.

Within the research group, we safeguard a workplace that is perceived as developing and stimulating for all employees.

We are seeking a research engineer for this challenging project. The employment is limited to 6 months with the desired date of admission on September 1 or by agreement.

Work duties and areas of responsibility

As research engineer within the research group the scientist will be involved in ongoing research in the lab aimed at testing selected chemical compound in our original differentiation protocol. Efficiency of maturation and quality of the generated cells will be assessed both at cellular and molecular levels using Cellomics Arrayscan, flow cytometry, quantitative RT-PCR, western blotting. Furthermore the research engineer is expected to establish assays for measuring bioactivity of the compound and assessing cellular-/geno-toxicity.

Qualifications 

Essential skills and requirements:

• A strong background in cell biology and molecular biology, especially erythropoiesis and characterization of erythroid cells.
• Knowledge in hematopoiesis and erythropoiesis.
• Documented ability to independently culture cells.
• Proficiency in the most common molecular biology technologies.
• Experience in handling and performing experiments on mice.
• Documented ability to independently analyze cells using flow cytometry.
• Experience from work with blood cells and their development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required for consideration.

Great emphasis is placed on personal qualities. The employment requires that you have the ability to work independently as well as collaborate with your colleagues in groups.

Meritorious for the position is:

• Experience from work with bioinformatic methods and statistics

Instructions for application

The application must contain a personal letter in which you describe how to learn the set qualifications, as well as a CV.

Other

The university applies individual remuneration. Please indicate your salary claim in your application.