Lund University, Faculty of Medicine, Dep of Laboratory Medicine, Lund

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.

About the Center for Translational Genomics (CTG)

The Center for Translational Genomics is a prioritized research infrastructure at the Faculty of Medicine co-financed by Lund University, Region Skåne and SciLifeLab. The center has great expertise in various sequencing and genomics technologies, and seen from both a national and international perspective, the unit is at the technological forefront with access to very powerful sequencing equipment (e.g. the Illumina NovaSeq 6000 as well as instruments for long read-sequencing, e.g. Oxford Nanopore GridION) and methods for a range of single cell applications. For computations, the centre uses a dedicated solution at Lund University's high-performance computing cluster (LUNARC).

Please read more about CTG here

CTG provides researchers with expert knowledge and service mainly in next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and works closely with the Center for Molecular Diagnostics (CMD), Region Skåne, to develop and translate research findings into improved clinical diagnostics in health care. Together with CMD, CTG also constitutes a facility (Clinical Genomics Lund) within the national SciLifeLab research infrastructure, and is one of the driving forces behind a national precision medicine initiative; Genomic Medicine Sweden. CTG currently has just over 10 employees with strong expertise in, above all, NGS and bioinformatics.

Within the group, we safeguard a good work environment that is perceived as developing and stimulating for all employees. It is a very positive environment that provides excellent opportunities.

We are hereby looking for one (or maximum two) driven laboratory engineer or research engineer to be a part of our expanding group. The employment is a permanent position with a full time appointment (100%) with the desired access date on March 1, 2021, or by agreement. 

Work duties and area of expertise

CTG is now expanding its operations with 1-2 driven and quality-oriented laboratory employees, who enjoy working in a dynamic team and in a field under strong development. The main tasks are:

  • Preparation of NGS libraries, e.g. for RNA-seq, WES or WGS.
  • Sequencing of ready-made libraries, primarily based on the Illumina and Oxford Nanopore Technology (ONT) platforms
  • Development and implementation of new methods based on NGS and other technologies, e.g. in strategically important development areas (e.g. single cell and spatial analyses, long read sequencing and ultra-sensitive methods for analysis of e.g. cell-free tumour DNA).
  • Give support to, and have contact with researchers, e.g. through project meetings related to sequencing projects
  • Administrative tasks (e.g. documentation of completed services, ordering of reagents and laboratory equipment etc.).

Qualifications

The position requires:

  • Master's degree in molecular biology, biomedicine or equivalent
  • Very good knowledge about next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies
  • Practical experience of working with molecular genetic methods (DNA- and/or RNA-based)
  • Very good communication skills in English (oral and written)

Strong emphasis will be placed on personal suitability, where the ability to quickly learn and familiarize yourself with new methods and establish new protocols is key. You should also have very good communication and collaboration skills and at the same time be able to work independently and with high quality. Finally, excellent planning, structural and prioritization skills are prerequisites for the position.

The following are merits for the position:

  • A doctoral degree (PhD) from a relevant field (e.g. in genomics, molecular genetics or equivalent)
  • Previous experience in preparing NGS libraries (e.g. for RNA-sequencing, hybrid capture-based protocols or whole genome sequencing)
  • Previous experience in NGS-based sequencing, primarily based on the Illumina platform
  • Previous experience in genomics-based data analysis and/or bioinformatics
  • Previous experience of laboratory work with single-cell and spatial omics-related analyses and/or with long read sequencing technologies and/or with ultra-sensitive methods for analysis of e.g. cell-free tumour DNA.

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.

Type of employment Permanent position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment March 1st, 2021, or according to agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 2
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2020/4306
Contact
  • Thoas Fioretos, +46462224595
  • Emelie Falck, +46462220000
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 22.Dec.2020
Last application date 15.Jan.2021 11:59 PM CET

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