Research engineer in bioengineering of deliverable hydrogels - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Descriptipon of the workplace

The research group for Lung Bioengineering and Regeneration conducts research in lung bioengineering and regeneration and conducts cutting edge research in the field. The group is led by senior lecturer Darcy Wagner and consists of both research and technical staff. The group is located at the Biomedical Center in Lund. Here you can read more about our exciting research. 

Within the research group, we safeguard a good work environment with respect and consideration in our relationships with each other.

We are looking for a driven research engineer to work with advanced 3D models of tissue to understand regenerative processes through molecular analysis. 

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.

The lung bioengineering group is a member of multiple research environments of excellence at Lund University including the Wallenberg Center for Molecular Medicine, the Lund Stem Cell Center, and NanoLund and is associated with several new research profiles areas which support our research and provide unique opportunities for collaboration. The candidate will have access to state-of-the-art equipment to support the development of the project and the candidate's own development as a researcher. 

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Work duties and areas of responsibility 

The holder of this position will mainly work on a research project related to the implementation and optimization of microfluidic models to generate transplantable 3D tissues. Our group has generated a number of unique 3D models from various tissues using a combination of ex vivo and in vivo methods and biomaterials.

The main work responsibilities involve designing and conducting research pertaining to the project and includes analysing and developing ways to visualize the results of these analysis for publication. Further, the holder of this position will be responsible for contributing to the writing of high quality, academic papers to be submitted to international journals and contributing to grant writing for the group. The majority of this work should be done independently and in collaboration with both internal and external members of the team. The position also entails some laboratory mentoring of doctoral, masters, bachelor and medical students.

Qualifications

Requirements of employment are:

- University degree (or equivalent) in cell and molecular biology, immunology, bioengineering, or biotechnology

- Ability to carry out independent and high-quality research as documented through a research portfolio and peer-reviewed publications

- Experience with both hands-on development and usage of 3D models for studying regeneration as well as development of techniques for analysing them (e.g. 3D bioprinting hybrid models with polymers and tissue/cells)

- Experience with 3D models from hydrogels (e.g. alginate or methacrylated alginate)

- Experience with industry and good manufacturing processes within protein chemistry, including production and purification (e.g antibodies or ECM)

- Experience with protein chemistries (e.g. protein modifications such as bio-conjugation)

- Good written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in English

- Experience in mentoring and/or supervision 

Additional qualifications for the position are:

- Background in biology, immunology or medicine

- Experience with standard cell and molecular biology techniques (e.g. cell culture, western blot, etc.)

-  Experience with in vivo animal models

- Experience with industry as the project involves working with different industry partners

The research project is interdisciplinary, therefore candidates with a broad competence profile spanning theses different areas are of special interest. 

Further information

The position is a fixed-term position for 6 months at 100 per cent of full time and starting in 15th of May 2024 or by agreement, although not beyond 14th of November 2024.

How to apply

The position is applied for via the university's recruitment system. The application must contain a personal letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how the position matches your qualifications. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate, thesis or equivalent and anything else you wish to refer to (copies of grades, information for references, letters of recommendation, etc.)

The university applies individual salary setting. Please state salary claims in your application.