Laboratory assistent, RNA epigenetics and immunology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace
The laboratory of RNA and Stem Cell Biology is embedded within the Lund Stem Cell Center, an internationally ranked research center within the strategic areas of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at Lund University, Scandinavia’s largest institution for education and research. Our research focuses on new post-transcriptional facets of gene expression control in stem and cancer cell at a molecular, cellular and organismal level. Specifically, we are interested in the molecular basis by which RNA modifications regulate gene expression in during development and in cancer.

We offer
Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.

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Work duties and areas of responsibility

Successful applicant will be involved in ongoing research in the lab aimed at studying the effects of altered RNA modifications and splicing toward gene expression in hematopoietic stem and cancer cells. Specifically, the applicant will be responsible for culture/isolation of primary skin/hematopoietic, embryonic/pluripotent and cancer cell lines, mouse genotyping. He/she will also employ different biochemistry methods for RNA and protein quantification including RNA/DNA/protein extraction, qPCR, northern/western blotting, RNA/protein immunoprecipitation, polysome profiling, Mass Spectrometry (MS) sample prep. In addition, he/she is expected to help maintaining laboratory reagent stocks and organization.

Qualifications
Applicants are required to have experience in RNA epigenetics and immunology including knowledge of biochemistry methods for nucleic acids, cell culture, and flow cytometric analysis of immune cells.

Experience with proteomic methods and animal handling is highly desirable.

Requirements for employment are:

• Applicants with a bachelor degree in Biomedical analysis or have further education with at least 60 credit (equivalent to a Master Degree)
• Previous laboratory experience will be prioritized.
• Strong organisational and teamwork skills are requested. Successful applicant will be part of an international research environment and excellent verbal and written English communication skills are requested.

Additional qualifications for the position are:

• Previous experience with methods for RNA and protein analysis, flow cytometry, mass spectrometry, isolation of hematopoietic cells from biological material and immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry (IHC) is highly preferred.
• Certified qualification for laboratory animal science research in accordance to the EU legislation is also of advantage and highly desirable for this position.
• Applicants’ personal suitability to work within our research environment will be also considered.

Further information
Temporary assignment for 1 year at 50%.

How to apply
Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application is to/should include a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a CV, degree certificates or equivalent and the contact of two referees.