Laboratory assistant at the Department of Pediatrics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace
Our research group is intrigued by how we can utilize the setting of normal embryonic nervous system development to understand tumor initiation. We have a highly transdisciplinary approach, merging the worlds of developmental and cancer biology. We are physically located at BMC in Lund and are part of the strategic areas Lund Stem Cell Center (SCC) and  Lund University Cancer Center (LUCC).

We perform research of high quality while maintaining a stimulating and thriving environment.

We are now looking for a driven laboratory assistant to support the project.
As a workplace, we safeguard a good work environment with respect and consideration in our relationships with each other.

We offer
Lund University is a government agency, which means that you receive special benefits, generous holidays and a favorable occupational pension. We also have a flexitime agreement that creates good conditions for a balance between work and leisure.
Read more on the university's website about being employed at Lund University, Work with us; Jobba hos oss | Lunds universitet

Duties and responsibilities
In the role of laboratory assistant you will mainly carry out practical work in the laboratory and take active part in group meetings. Other tasks within the research group may also occur.

Qualifications
Requirements for the employment are:

- MSc in biomedicine and biology or equivalent degree from a foreign university.
- Experience of practical work with chick embryos, cryosectioning, confocal imaging, immunohistochemistry, cell culture, cell implantations and microdissections.
- Experience of working in a team with common goals.
- Very good knowledge of the English language, both orally and in writing.
- That you are independent and have the ability to run a project.
- That you are communicative.

Highly desirable:
- Previous research studies in the laboratory such as MSc thesis.
- Experience from an Erasmus exchange from a foreign university.
- The ability to absorb new information in a short time
- That you have great motivation and drive for your work.

Other information
The employment is a fixed-term employment for 6 months, full-time and with a start date of 15 February 2022, or by agreement

How to apply
The position is applied for via the university's recruitment system. The application must contain a personal letter in which you describe how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the employment. The application must also contain a CV and other things that you wish to invoke (copies of diplomas, grades, information for references, letters of recommendation, etc.)