Assistant researcher - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace
The research group Molecular Metabolism conducts research aimed at understanding why the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas do not function properly in type 2 diabetes. The research has been at the forefront of the field for several years. A major focus has been on molecular processes that regulate metabolic and genetic changes in the beta cell during the disease. The group is headed by Professor Hindrik Mulder and Associate Professor Malin Fex and contains several postdoc and technical staff. The group is located at CRC in Malmö.

Here you can read more about our exciting research: http://www.ludc.med.lu.se/ 

Within the research group, we strive to maintain a good working environment where respect and consideration towards each other is key. Our goal is to have a workplace that is developing and stimulating for all group members, and we constantly work to create good conditions for job satisfaction, development, and participation for all employees. We care about both physical safety and the psychosocial work environment.

We offer
Lund University is a government agency, which means that you receive special benefits, generous holidays, a flexitime agreement and a favorable occupational pension.

Duties and responsibilities
The person we are looking for will work with different cell models for beta cells to understand the disease mechanisms of type 2 diabetes. Some studies will require stem cell work from patients with the disease who will be differentiated into beta cells. Work with different animal models for type 2 diabetes may also occur, as well as work with primary islets of Langerhans from mice, rats and humans. 

Qualifications
The employment requires:

• PhD in the field of diabetes.
• Previous experience of beta cell models (clonal cell lines but also primary islets of Langerhans and stem cells). 
•  Great emphasis will be given to personal qualities. The tasks require that you are driven, focused and willing to work in teams. 

Additional qualifications for the position are:

• Knowledge of stem cell differentiation into beta cell. 
• Experience in type 2 diabetes research, islet cell physiology and mechanisms for glucose-stimulated insulin relase. 

Other 
The employment is a fixed-term employment (SÄVA) with a scope of 100% for 5 months with a desired entry date of 1 October in 2022. 

How to apply
The position is applied for via the university's recruitment system. The application must contain a personal letter with justification as to why you are interested in the employment and in what way the employment matches your qualifications. The application must also contain a CV, diploma or equivalent and other things that you wish to invoke (copies of grades, information for references, letters of recommendation, etc).