Project Assistant at the division of Biochemistry and Structural Biology at the department of chemistry KILU

Lunds universitet, Naturvetenskapliga fakulteten, kemiska institutionen (Nfak)

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Work duties

The work duties include, but are not limited to

Phage display on surface-immobilized protein and on live cells.
Protein-protein interaction analysis on cell surface proteins using FACS.
Protein-protein interaction analysis using SPR technology.
Yeast display FACS sorting.
Protein expression in bacterial and mammalian cells.
Protein purification using ion exchange chromatography and size-exclusion chromatography.
Protein purification using affinity chromatography such as split-EF tag system or IMAC.

Qualifications

Education: Masters Degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biotherapeutics or equivalent. Documented hands-on experience of bacterial or mammalian cell culturing, protein expression and purification from bacterial and mammalian expression systems using ion exchange chromatography and size-exclusion chromatography, as well as affinity chromatography with the split EF-tag system, electrophoresis, Western blotting, Documented hands-on experience of florescence automated cell signalling (FACS), cell signalling assays, ELISA, confocal microscopy, phage display on surface-immobilized protein and on live cells. Documented hands-on experience of automated chromatography systems such as FPLC and HPLC.

Other merits

Excellent proficiency in English, spoken and written. Excellent proficiency in data analyisis. Programming skills in Python, MATLAB or equivalent. Professional certificate in toxicology and risk assessment. Documented hands-on experience of mass spectrometry for protein identification and validation.

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen the scientific work within the department, as well as contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment

Fixed-term employment for 6 months, full time (100%).

Preferred starting date: Jan 1, 2024.

Contact person: Sara Linse.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications should include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the employment corresponds to your qualifications. The application should also contain a CV with list of publication, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).