Associate Researcher within translational cancer research - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace
Department of Laboratory Medicine is engaged in molecular, cellular, and integrative research at the highest international level.

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 flextime 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 role as assistant researcher mainly consists of leading the work in medical research at the department for Translational Cancer Research. The research project investigates new treatment strategies against disseminated cancer and involves advanced methods for studying tumor cell biology, such as genetic manipulations with CRISPR-Cas9, single cell sequencing, multiplex imaging, and various in vivo models. It also includes analysis of clinical tumor material. Experience in clinical pathology is therefore advantageous as the project consists of examining clinical tumor material. Another important part of the job is writing scientific articles and presenting the scientific findings in articles and at scientific seminars and conferences. The position also includes supervising doctoral students and being responsible for applications and reports.

Qualifications
Requirements for employment are:

• Medical degree
• Expertise in tumor biology, experimental pathology, and experimental tumor models
• Experience with CRISPR-CAS9, single-cell sequencing, and animal models for disseminated cancer
• >10 years of laboratory experience (including flow cytometry and cell sorting)
• Very good written and oral skills in English
• Good ability to work independently and cooperate with others
• Good ability to drive the work forward and contribute creatively to the project

Additional qualifications for the position are:

• Experience in clinical pathology
• Experience planning and organizing meetings
• Experience in project management

Further information
The position is until further notice and the scope is 100% with starting date 2023-01-01 or as agreed. Probationary employment might be applied.

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 with a list of publications, a general description of previous research work, a copy of your degree certificate and any other documents to which you wish to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)