Researcher in biochemistry - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace

The position is at the Division of Solid State Physics at the Department of Physics, a division with around 100 employees where extensive research is carried out centered on various aspects of nanophysics, ranging from materials science to bio- and quantum physics to various applications. The division is a central part of NanoLund, Lund University's large interdisciplinary research Centre on nanoscience and nanotechnology. The division includes Lund Nano Lab, a central and shared facility for the production of materials and components at the nanoscale. The Division has a strong commitment to undergraduate education, not least in the Master's programme "Engineering Nanoscience" at LTH.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University. 

Work duties 

We open a 80% researcher position to support our activities within the newly awarded ERC Proof of concept Grant PRABio, aiming at bringing our ideas in terms of biosensing and cancer detection closer to the market. The researcher work duties will deal with optimizing biosensors for biomarker detection, creating a prototype and benchmarking it against established methods. This includes sample preparation, biosensor development and optimization, bioimaging, and image analysis. In addition you are expected to help the team with market analysis and IP strategy.

Qualifications

Required qualifications for the position are:

• You have a PhD or equivalent research qualification within the subject of the position.  
• You have very good oral and written proficiency in English.  
• You have hands-on experience with biomarker detection.
• You have hands-on experience in assay development and detection methodologies.
• You have the ability to work independently.
• You have the ability to cooperate and work as a part of a team.

Additional qualifications for the position are:

• You have knowledge of Electrochemistry
• You have experience with immunoassays
• You have experience with protein to protein interaction assays
• You have experience of engineering and purifying proteins
• You have documented ability to write scientific publications.
• You have experience with proof-of concept project and making prototypes.

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development. 

Further information

The position is a substitute/fixed term position for one year at 80% per cent of full time and starting in September 2023 or by agreement, although not beyond November 2023.

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)

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