Assistant researcher at the Department of Infectious Diseases

Description of the workplace
As an assistant researcher, you will work within the Quantitative Immunobiology research group. This group conducts high-tech medical research focused on immunology, infection, and cancer and consists of a mix of doctoral students, postdocs, as well as technical and administrative staff.

Within the research group, we prioritize a positive work environment based on respect and care in our relationships with one another. We continually strive to create conditions for job satisfaction, development, and engagement for all team members.

We offer
Lund University is a public authority, which means that you will receive special benefits, generous holidays and a favourable occupational pension. Read more on the university's website about being employed at Lund University, work with us.

Tasks and areas of responsibility
The work includes the development and use of data-driven microscopy (DDM), a new microscopy platform being developed within the research group. DDM will be used to study infection with super-resolution. The results will be applied to medical questions in infection and immunology

Other tasks may also arise as needed.

Qualifications

Required for the position:

• PhD in biomedicine or a related field.
• Extensive experience in advanced microscopy, including super-resolution.
• Good experience in cell and microbiology, including infection.
• Extensive experience in systems microscopy, including programming

Meriting Qualifications

•  Ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills. 

Terms and Conditions
This is a temporary position (SÄVA) for 12 months, full-time. Preferred start date is January 1st, 2025, or as agreed. Positions at Lund University are located in Sweden, and therefore you are expected to perform your work on-site in Lund.

Application Instructions
Your application should include a cover letter describing your interest in the project, how you meet the required qualifications (including previous independent projects and technical skills), as well as your research interests and future career plans.
Please also include a CV with the names and contact information for two previous supervisors, a complete publication list (which can be included in your CV), and a copy of your degree certificate (PhD diploma or equivalent).

We warmly welcome your application!