Laboratory assistant in Eco-Physiology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Laboratory assistant in eco-physiology at the Evolutionary Ecology unit/Department of Biology

Work Duties
We are looking for a person to run laboratory assays measuring the following parameters of the oxidative balance in avian plasma such as malondialdehyde, fatty acids, uric acid concentrations and antioxidant capacity. Technologies to be used include gas chromatography with mass-spec functions, and colourimetric assays using microplate readers. Following an introduction to the methodologies used (if needed), the assistant is expected to mostly work alone. Other duties include integration of chromatograms, calculating concentrations from the raw output data of the assays, using Excel. The data will be used to answer questions related to physiological cost and decisions during avian migration.
The laboratory is part of the Evolutionary Ecology Department at Lund University, so ideally the candidate lives in or near Lund. The work is expected to take 6 weeks if working full-time.
The position will be based within the urban avian ecology research group led by Dr Caroline Isaksson, within the Department of Biology. More information about the group’s research can be found here: https://www.biology.lu.se/caroline-isaksson.

Qualifications
Applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of:

• A MSc or similar on the topic
• Experience of the specific laboratory work
• Experience with GC-MS
• Experience with microplate readers
• Experience with integrating chromatograms, especially of fatty acids
• Good teamworking skills, but also the ability to work independently
• Good written and oral proficiency in English 

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will also be given to good communicative skills, previous experience with the assays as well as the ability to work independently in the laboratory. 

Terms of employment
Fixed-term employment, full time or part time in accordance to agreement, starting date is 2020-12-09 until 2021-03-31.

For further details, for example about the exact laboratory methods, please contact Caroline Isaksson Caroline.Isaksson@biol.lu.se

Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written either in Swedish or in English and compiled into a PDF-file containing:

• A cover letter outlining your interests and skills and why you think you are suited to the position
• CV
• Names and contact details of two referees

Send applications to Caroline Isaksson, Caroline.Isaksson@biol.lu.se. Suitable candidates will be invited to an interview, which can either be held in person or via Skype.