Assistant researcher within neruroinflammation - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply
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Medicinska fakulteten, Institutionen för experimentell medicinsk vetenskap
Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
About the workplance
As an assistant researcher, you work in close collaboration with other researchers in the Experimental Neuroinflammation Laboratory, a research group belonging to the institution of Experimental Medical Sciences at Lund University. More information about our specific team can be found on our homepage: Read more here
Our research focuses on Alzheimer’s disease, with a special focus on microglial contribution. In our team, we meet on a weekly basis to discuss work-related issues and opportunities. We also have journal clubs together with other experimental research groups within the field, both at the faculty and international contexts. In addition, we have monthly project meetings and lunch seminars to interact inside and outside our research team.
We offer:
Lund University is a state authority, which means you get special benefits, generous holidays and a favorable occupational pension. We also have a flexible time agreement that creates good conditions for a balance between work and leisure.
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Work assignments and responsibilities
As an assistant researcher, you are responsible for the specific project ”Microglial ApoE in Alzheimer’s disease”. This implies a variety of methods, including cell culture work, immunohistochemistry, qPCR, ELISA, and Western Blotting. Teaching and supervising students are also expected tasks.
Qualifications
Must have
- Able to independently conduct cell culture work
- Experienced with teaching and student supervision
- Biostatistical knowledge
- Well experienced in methods like Western Blot, ELISA, Immunohistochemistry, qPCR.
- Experience with single-cell analysis experiments
- Able to independently conduct animal behavioural experiments
Good to have
- Basic knowledge in bioinformatics
- Knowlefge in how to use available infrastructures/technbical plattforms required for the research project, such as the Operetta.
More information
This is a temporary, 6 months, 50 % assisstant researcher possition starting 1 November 2022.
| Type of employment | Special fixed-term employment |
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| Contract type | Part-time |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 50% |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2022/3140 |
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| Published | 26.Sep.2022 |
| Last application date | 10.Oct.2022 11:59 PM CEST |