Research engineer to Medical Microspectroscopy and Lung Bioengineering - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace

Medical Microspectroscopy and Lung Bioengineering and Regeneration groups conduct research in the field of proteinopathies. Our research is focused on defining and understanding molecular mechanisms related to in vivo protein misfolding and aggregation. We work both with cells and tissues using animal- and cell biology experiments. The research engineer will join a growing multidisciplinary team of biomedical researchers dedicated to increasing knowledge about proteinopathies. The long-term goal of our research is to contribute to the development of new treatments and diagnostics for proteinopathies where effective treatments are still lacking. More information can be found here and here. The MMS group is led by Senior lecturer Oxana Klementieva, Lung Bioengineering and Regeneration is led by Senior lecturer Darcy Wagner. 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 the development and is stimulating to all employees. 

We offer

Lund University is a government agency, which means that you receive special benefits, generous
holidays and a favorable occupational pension. Read more on the university's website about being
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Work duties and area of responsibilities

Subject description: immunohistochemical analysis of the protein structures in tissues

The research engineer will focus on sample preparation and immunohistochemical analysis of the protein structures in tissues. The project will deal with using various microspectroscopic techniques. This will involve optimization of sample preparation for site-specific chemical imaging. The following specific work tasks are associated with this:

1. Shared responsibilities for the sample preparation.
2. Contribution to the supervision of bachelor or master students in the group.
3. Other assignments within the research group may also occur.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Appointment to a research engineer requires that the applicant has a medical degree
• Documented  experience with autopsy and in all the stages of tissue processing (fixation, embedding and blocking, section cutting, routing staining).
• The ability to develop and conduct high-quality research, teaching skills
• Good collaborative skills

Desirable

• Specialist Program Subject Area: General medicine
• Solid knowledge and documented experience in all the stages of tissue processing
• Good oral and written proficiency in English. 

Other information

The employment is a part-time, fixed-term position, limited to 6 months. Preliminary starting date is April 15th 2022, or according to the agreement.

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