Postdoc in Clinical Genetics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The research group

At the Division of Clinical Genetics, Senior Lecturer Karolin Hansén Nord heads a research group that explores complex genetic alterations in cancer. Although a well-known phenomenon in cancer, the underlying mechanisms are largely unknown and offer one of the most challenges paradoxes in cancer biology. Dr. Hansén Nord’s research group studies this phenomenon in primary bone tumors with the purpose to find new avenues for cancer treatment. 

Read more about our research here.

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.

The employment is a full time position, time limited to two years, regulated by central agreements regarding post-doctoral employments, with the desired access date on December 1st or according to agreement. 

Work assignments and area of expertise

The project aims to identify acquired genetic alterations underlying the development of primary bone tumors.

The work includes bioinformatics analyses of data from massively parallel sequencing of primary tumor tissue and cell models. 

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers.

Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the ability to develop and conduct high quality research and also teaching skills will be evaluated as part of the assessment criteria.

Qualifications

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree equivalent to a PhD, within a subject related to the position, completed no more than three years before the last date for applications. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Qualifications required:

• A PhD in biomedicine, medical biology, bioinformatics or a related area.
• Documented experience with analyzing global genome, transcriptome and single cell sequencing data from primary bone tumors
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English

Emphasis will be held at personal skills and suitability. The assignments require that you have the ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively with other members of the research group and its collaborators. 

Terms of employment

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of a maximum of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated 4 September 2008.

Instructions for your application

The application must contain a personal letter describing how you fulfill the desired qualifications, a CV and diploma.

Other

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