Laboratory assistant in clincial memory research - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace
The research group for Clinical Memory Research conducts research in dementia. Research has been at the forefront in this area for many years, including world-leading research in Alzheimer’s disease. More information can be found here. The research group is led by Professor Oskar Hansson. This position will be placed at BMC in Lund.

We care about creating a positive, respectful, and stimulating environment. We value communication and collaboration and a workplace that promotes learning and development for all employees. We are also committed to building a safe and positive environment for all employees through mutual respect and tolerance.

We offer
Lund University is a governmental authority, which means you get special benefits, generous holidays and a favorable occupational pension. We also have a flexible time agreement that creates good conditions for a balance between work and leisure.

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Work duties
The project assistant will work with Alzheimer’s mice. Tasks will include handling the mice, performing behavioral tests, drug injections as well as collection of serum, cerebrospinal fluid and brain. Other assignments within the research group may also occur.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are required:

• Master of Science within biomedical science, medicine or a related field
• Experience working with mice
• Proficiency in oral and written communication in English
• As a person you need to be patient, detail-oriented and precise.
• We require good collaborative skills but also the ability to work independently.

The following are considered a merit:

• Previous experience with behavioral tests on mice
• Previous experience with intraperitoneal injections and collection of cerebrospinal fluid/blood from mice
  
  

Terms of employment
The employment is a special fixed-term employment (SÄVA) for four months, with scope 100%. Desired start date is 2024-01-01, or as agreed.

How to apply
The position is sought via the university’s recruitment system. Applications must include a personal motivation 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, contact information of two references, a diploma (including a grade transcript) and other documents you wish to be considered (e.g. letters of recommendation and list of publications).