Lunds universitet, Medicinska fakulteten, Inst för laboratoriemedicin

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.

The research group

The Cell Reprogramming in Hematopoiesis and Immunity group, lead by Senior Lecturer Filipe Peireira, studies how hematopoietic cell fate is specified, maintained, and eventually modified or reversed. Inspired from the fields of stem cell biology, immunology, and cancer we use an interdisciplinary approach to mechanistically understand hematopoietic and immune cell identities and translate our findings into novel gene and cell therapies. Read more about the group here.

We are a diverse group of molecular biologists, MDs, PharmDs, tumor immunologists, stem cell biologists and computational scientists – at all career stages. At the Pereira lab, we view science as an opportunity to have fun exploring the unknown, while making unique contributions to society. Our multidisciplinary approach gets inspiration from the fields of immunology, developmental biology, stem cells, cancer biology and bioinformatics, cross-fertilizing ideas and leading to new discoveries. This requires diversity and teamwork both within the lab and with our worldwide academic and industrial collaborators. We view cooperation and communication as the formula for great science and success, both as team and as individuals. The Pereira lab provides an environment where creative and highly motivated minds can strive.

We are hereby looking for a driven assistant researcher to assist with the plasmacytoid dendritic cell project for 2 years. The time limited employment is for the time being at full time (100%) with the desired access date on August 1, 2021, or by agreement.

Work duties and area of expertise

The successful applicant will work on the direct reprogramming of fibroblasts into plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs). The aim is to uncover the specification programs of pDC commitment and explore their ontogeny and function. This will require a multifaceted approach to studying pDC-identity including various reporter systems for reprogramming, phenotypic analysis by flow cytometry, functional analysis by cytometric bead array, molecular cloning, etc. The successful candidate will also perform general laboratory organization and administration.

Qualifications

The position requires:

  • A BSc in Molecular Biology or related field
  • Significant experience in cell culture and a BSL-2 laboratory setting
  • Experience in lentivirus production
  • Experience in flow cytometry
  • Knowledge of molecular cloning techniques
  • Ability to plan experiments, work independently in the lab, and keep an organized record
  • The ability to communicate well with co-workers and to collaborate with other scientists.
  • Excellent written and spoken English

Great importance will be attached to the compatibility of the applicant’s professional and personal disposition. We aim to find a candidate who is highly motivated, ambitious, collaborative, independent and well structured.

The following is desirable for the position:

  • MSc thesis defended
  • Experience with cellular reprogramming approaches, immunity, or hematopoeisis
  • Attention to detail and time management skills are highly desired
  • Excellent problem-solving skills

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 Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment August 1, 2021, or according to agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2021/2056
Contact
  • Filipe Pereira, recruiting manager , +46462224919
  • Emelie Falck, HR coordinator, 046-2221549
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-222 93 66
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
Published 11.Jun.2021
Last application date 27.Jun.2021 11:59 PM CEST

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