Post-doctoral position in Lungmedicin - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of workplace

The research group consists of a group leader (Arne Egesten), two postdoctoral researchers, a PhD student, a research engineer and a technician. The experimental research is conducted at BMC B14, where a network of several interacting research groups that share technology platforms and have regular seminars. As a workplace, we protect a good working environment with respect and consideration in our relationships with each other.

We offer

Lund University is a governmental authority, which means you get special benefits, generous holidays and a favorable occupational pension. Read more on the university's website about being employed at Lund University, Work with us.

Work duties

Both in vitro and in vivo models of airway inflammation are used. The work involves design and planning of studies, experimental work, analysis and compilation of experimental data as well as writing of manuscripts. In addition, the work may include supervision of students and lecturing at research seminars.

Eligibility

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. This eligibility requirement needs to be met no later than the time when the employment decision is made. We will mainly consider candidates who have completed their PhD degree no more than three (3) years before the last date for applications. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier. These circumstances refer to leave due to illness, parental leave, clinical work, positions of trust within trade union organizations or other similar circumstances.

Basis for assessment

At Lund University, employment as a postdoctoral researcher provides opportunities for scientific and pedagogical merit. There is mainly room for merit in research, but also for certain higher education pedagogical training. Teaching may be included in the tasks.

For the employment as a postdoctoral research, scientific ability will primarily be taken into account.

Other qualifications

The following are also required for the position:

• PhD in a relevant field (e.g. medicine, biomedicine, molecular biology or equivalent).
• Broad knowledge of the immune system, in particular of the inflammatory pathophysiology of the airways
• Experience and skills in cell biology (e.g. cell culture and flow cytometry), immunology and protein chemistry (e.g. ELISA, SDS-PAGE and western blot).
• Good verbal and written skills in the English language
• Good collaborative skill
• Good ability to take own initiatives

 The following are considered to be a merit:

• Documented training in various relevant methods
• Experience in "air-liquid interface" culture of airway epithelium
• Experience of studies in murine models of inflammation, including administration of immunomodulatory agents such as LPS, bleomycin and ovalbumin and management of bronchoalveolar lavage.
• Experience and skills in immunohistochemistry, use of BioPlex and Q-PCR.
• Experience and skills with models of bacterial respiratory tract infection and working in a P2 security environment

Terms of employment

This is a full-time employment limited to 2 years with the possibility to a third year with preliminary start date on or after 1st of April 2023, or according to agreement. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral researcher”) between SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated November 19, 2021.

How to apply

The position is sought via the university's recruitment system. The application must include a personal letter in which you describe how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application must also contain a CV, including a list of publications, a general description of previous research work, a copy of the doctorate and anything else you wish to refer to (copies of diplomas, grades, information for references, letters of recommendation, etc.)