Research engineer in diabetes - epigenetics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Research group

The position is located at the Epigenetics and Diabetes Unit at Lund University Diabetes Centre (LUDC), which is a world-leading research environment enabled by strategic grants from the Strategic Research Foundation (SSF) and the Swedish Research Council (EXODIAB; Excellence of Diabetes Research in Sweden). LUDC has platforms for epigenetic research, next generation sequencing and functional studies together with unique human cohorts.

Within the research group we are keen on creating a good working 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 persistently work on creating prerequisites for job satisfaction, development and participation for all employees. We care for both the physical safety as well as the psychosocial working environment.

We are hereby advertising for the position of a research engineer. The position is full time for two years with a desired starting date in mid-May

Work duties

The overall objective is to develop and perform epigenetic editing of epigenetic marks associated with type 2 diabetes and of clinical relevance. The applicant will plan her/his research, generate gene constructs, culture and transfect cells, analyze gene expression, DNA methylation, histone modifications, and metabolic phenotypes. The applicant will also perform statistical and bioinformatics analyses of genome-wide human epigenetic data. The applicant will also perform replication of epigenetic results. Data and results will be summarized and the applicant will write manuscripts. There will also be other tasks including administration and supervision based on needs within the research group.

Qualification requirements

Requirements:

• PhD within the relevant field.
• Good knowledge of type 2 diabetes and epigenetic and genetic research.
• Good knowledge in statistics.
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English, for example the ability to write and publish papers.

Additional requirements:

Personal characteristics:

A large emphasis will be placed on personal characteristics. For example the ability to collaborate with other researchers, the ability to work independently and develop methods for epigenetic editing as well as the ability to supervise others within these general areas.

Additional requirements:

• Experience in bioinformatics and statistical analyses of DNA methylation data and RNA expression as well as a good knowledge in type 2 diabetes, epigenetics and genetics.
• Good experience in bioinformatics and statistical analysis of DNA methylation data.
• Good knowledge in epigenetic editing and transfection of constructs to cells.
• Good experience in cell culture.
• Good experience in FACS analysis.