Associate Researcher in Experimental Transfusion Medicine - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace
You will be working in a research team focusing on biology of red blood cells, particularly the molecular genetics, structure and function of blood groups. The group is located at the Biomedical Center in Lund, and organized under the Division of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine at the Department of Laboratory Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine. The group is led by Prof. Martin L Olsson, an internationally acclaimed translational scientist within the field and often awarded for his achievements in blood group research. Currently, he is also the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Medicine with responsibility for research infrastructure among other things.

What we offer
Lund University is a public authority, which means that you will have special benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension. We also have a flexitime agreement that creates good conditions for work/life balance. Read more on the University’s website about being a Lund University employee, Work at Lund University.

Work duties and areas of responsibility
The successful candidate will work independently with his or her research projects within the field of study but in collaboration with and under the leadership of the principal investigator and together with other members of the team as well as external collaborators. These projects typically involve advanced immunohematological, biochemical, cell- and molecular biological techniques. Documenting research, writing scientific articles and applications for research grants may be included among the tasks and so will helping out to keep the laboratory in good shape and order, under the supervision of the laboratory manager. Supervision of students at different levels is an important part of the job.

Current projects include mainly the genetics, regulation, structure and function of blood group molecules and blood group biology in general. Since certain parasites like e.g. Plasmodium spp. which cause malaria use blood groups as receptors to invade red blood cells, in vitro infection models may also be involved.

Qualifications
The requirements for the position are:

• A doctoral degree in a relevant subject specialising in  experimental and/or translational research
• Knowledge and documented experience of work in blood-related research, particularly transfusion medicine, red blood cells and blood groups, are specific requirements.
• Knowledge and documented experience of work with cell culture, flow cytometry, molecular biology and biochemistry.
•  The ability to conduct independent research at an advanced level
• Very good knowledge of written and spoken English
•  Excellent ability to collaborate as part of the research team to reach joint goals

Additional qualifications for the position are:

•  Postdoctoral experience from a laboratory at high international level and working on relevant topics is a crucial merit
•  Documented experience of supervising students in a laboratory environment at different levels in the academic system is another important merit.
•  Documented knowledge about and experience from working with malaria parasite is also a merit.

Further information
The employment is for a fixed term up to two years at full time, to start 2022-07-17 or according to agreement.

How to apply
You apply for the position via the University’s recruitment system. The application is to include a personal letter describing how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application is also to include a CV and documents to which you wish to draw attention (copies of degree certificates, grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)