Associate Researcher in Immune-Oncology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply
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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 Järås group, at the Division of Clinical Genetics, works in translational projects within immune-oncology. For the current project, we will recruit an associate researcher to work in a company-sponsored project that addresses the role of inflammation in pancreatic cancer. In particular, the project will address the effect of antibody-based blockade of IL1RAP-signaling. Here, you can read more about our research.
We see our different backgrounds as a strength that makes us better equipped to solve tomorrow's research challenges together. We listen to and value everyone's opinions at group meetings and try to weigh in different perspectives before decisions are made.
We are now looking for an associate researcher to a project within the field of pancreatic cancer research. The position is a full time position time limited to 1 year starting January 1, 2022, or according to agreement.
Work duties and area of expertise
The person must independently, but in consultation with the group leader, conduct research projects in the subject area of clinical genetics, immune-oncology, and more specifically pancreatic cancer research. The position includes work with:
- Various assays related to IL1RAP
- In vitro cell-based assays of pancreatic cancer
- Various assays within molecular biology
- Animal work
- Cell cultures
- Lentiviral vectors
Qualifications
The position requires:
- PhD degree in a subject relevant for the project
- Experience in working with the protein IL1RAP
- Cancer research experience
- Animal work experience
- Excellent references from previous employer
- Molecular biology experience
- Cell culture experience
- Flow cytometry experience
Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. You must have a good ability to work independently and have good structural skills. You must also have excellent communication and collaboration skills as we work closely within the research team.
The following are merits for the position:
- Documented experience of lentiviral vectors
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 | January 1, 2022 |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100 |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2021/3037 |
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| Published | 23.Sep.2021 |
| Last application date | 07.Oct.2021 11:59 PM CEST |