Assistant Researcher in Dermatology and Venereology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Division of Dermatology and Venereology
Schmidtchen lab conducts world-leading research in innate immunity and wound healing, and has long-term support from the Swedish Research Council, which in Nov 2020 ranked the project as No. The focus for the past two decades has been on studies of our innate immunity mechanisms and the development of new therapy concepts for infective-inflammatory diseases – from wound healing to systemic applications. Collaborations with many external and internal stakeholders are ongoing as well. The therapy concepts are developed in collaboration with biotech companies at Medicon Village, Lund. Those who work with the projects in the team include three associate professors/senior researchers, technical personnel, and MDs.

Within the division we aim to maintain a good working environment based on mutual respect and consideration. We constantly strive to improve the conditions for work, development and participation for all employees.

The division is now looking for an Assistant Researcher for a temporary employment for 1 year and with a proposed start date 2023-09-01 or upon agreement.

Work assignments
You will be working in a dynamic environment with translational projects that involve in vivo studies in rodents, using both infection and inflammation models. General microbiome analyses will be an integral part of the projects. Standard microbiology, molecular biology, biochemical studies, and in vitro cell models will be a part of the projects as well as reporting and manuscript writing that will be an important part of the work. Finally, the work will involve interactions with biotech companies at Medicon Village that work with therapy development and clinical trials.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• PhD or equivalent (in a relevant area for the position).
• Knowledge and experience in molecular biology, microbiology, and cell biology.
• Experience in in vivo models (rodents).
• Skills SDS-PAGE, WB, ELISA, microbiological analyzes, in vivo work.
• Previous experience from biotech companies and project leadership.
• Responsibility and ability to manage several projects at the same time.
• Ability to lead projects independently.
• The projects will follow schedules and the ability to deliver on time is a priority.

Highly desirable:

• Experience with work in various animal models
• Experience from pharmacological studies
• Previous publications in areas of relevance for the position
• Experience as supervisor

Research expertise is the primary criterion for employment. In the evaluation
will research profile, experience and knowledge to be considered.

It is of great importance that you enjoy working in a multicultural environment.

Other
The employment is a fixed-term full-time employment for one year. Appointment 2023-09-01 or as soon as agreed. The employment is limited in time according to Special fixed-term employment (SÄVA). 

Instructions for the application:
The position is applied for through the university's recruitment system. The application should also include a CV, including a list of publications, a general description of previous 
research work, copy of doctoral degree and other documents you wish to be considered (copies of diplomas, grades, contact details for references, letters of recommendation, etc.)

The Department of Clinical Sciences Lund is one of six departments at the Faculty of Medicine. Clinical Sciences Lund cooperates closely with Skåne University Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine in order to optimize the conditions for preclinical and clinical translational research, research strategies and development, as well as education on both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.