Research Engineer in Respiratory Cell Biology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the work place 

At the research group for Respiratory Cell Biology, research is conducted on chronic respiratory diseases. For several years, the research has been at the forefront of the mast cell field, where we use mast cells and their mediators as well as epithelial cell lines and primary epithelial cells from the lung to create and study in vitro models of mast cell interaction with the airway epithelium. Our focus is to study these interactions through different imaging techniques such as live cell imaging. The group is led by university lecturer Cecilia Andersson and consists of two PhD students. The research group is located at the Biomedical Center in Lund. Here you can read more about our exciting research (Respiratory Cell Biology — Lund University).

We are now looking for a research engineer in respiratory cell biology. The position is a full time fixed term employment for three months with desired start date 2023-09-08 or according to agreement. 

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 | Lund University

Work duties and responsibilities 

In this project, you will work with inflammatory mechanisms in respiratory diseases with an overall goal of finding new mechanisms with regard to mast cell-epithelial interactions in asthma. The current methods concern histological methods, establishment of primary cell cultures and co-culture models from patients with respiratory diseases. The project has major focus on work with techniques within the "live-cell imaging" field. Other work duties within the research group may arise. 

Qualifications 

Required qualifications:

- Masters degree or equivalent in relevant field.  

Experience of cellular work with primary human epithelial cells from lung

- Experience with live cell imaging techniques such as Holomonitor M4.

- Work with mast cells in vitro and mast cell proteases

- Differentiation of primary epithelial cells and air liquid interface (ALI) cultures

- Good ability to present research in speech and writing

- Good scientific ability to plan and analyze experiments

 Experience with the following techniques:

- High throughput imaging analysis

- Western blot

- Immunohistochemistry

- qPCR

- Measurements of transepithelial electrical resistance

- FITC Dextran assay

- Luminex multiplex assays

We will place grate emphasis on personal qualities. The position  requires that you are  structured, meticulous, persistent and with a great interest in respiratory diseases and mast cell biology. 

Desired qualifications: 

Good ability to function well in collaborative projects both within the group and with other research groups as well as with other disciplines. 

Other information:

The employment is a fixed-term employment for 3 months at 100 percent with a start date of September 8, 2023 or as agreed.