Lunds universitet, Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper Malmö

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 research group

The research group for Clinical Memory Research conducts research in dementia. Our research is focused on defining and understanding biological processes in Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. We work both with cohorts of patients and cognitively unimpaired volunteers, who undergo extensive testing with neuroimaging, biomarker measurements and neuropsychological testing, and with animal- and cell biology experiments. Research has been at the forefront in this area for many years, including world-leading research in Alzheimer’s disease. More information can be found here. The research group is led by Professor Oskar Hansson. This position will be placed at BMC in Lund.

We aim to create a good work environment based on respect and consideration in our relation to each other. We strive to create an environment that promotes development and is stimulating to all employees.

We are now looking for an Assistant Researcher in genomics and proteomics for a full-time, fixed-term position, limited to two years. Preliminary starting date is 1st of July 2021.

Work duties

The Assistant Researcher will join a growing multidisciplinary team of neuroscientists and clinical researchers, who are dedicated to increase the knowledge about neurodegenerative diseases. The long-term goal of our research is to contribute to the development of new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases where effective treatments are still lacking.

As an Assistant Researcher you will be responsible for analyses of data in our studies. Your main work duties include analysis of genetic data, proteomic data and other large scale data analyses. Other work duties within the research group may also occur.

Qualifications

The following are required for the position:

  • Ph.D. in bioinformatics, genetics, statistics, data science, mathematics or other relevant discipline
  • Ability to independently perform large scale genetic analyses (GWAS)
  • Expertise in bioinformatics och statistics, including programming, for example R or Python
  • Very high proficiency in English, in speech and writing

Special emphasis will be placed on certain personal qualities. We are looking for someone who is meticulous, has an efficient way of working and co-operates well with others.

The following are considered to be a merit:

  • Previous experience of analysis of genetic data and biomarker data for Alzheimer's disease

Instructions for your application

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

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2021/735
Contact
  • Niklas Mattson-Carlgren, universitetslektor, 046-222000, niklas.mattsson-carlgren@med.lu.se
  • Linnea Gard, personalsamordnare, +4640391071 linnea.gard@med.lu.se
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 17.Mar.2021
Last application date 30.Mar.2021 11:59 PM CEST

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