Project assistant within experimental pathology

Description of the workplace
At the research group for experimental pathology, research is carried out in the field of cancer; and especially new ways to counteract the spread of cancer and the formation of metastases. The research has been at the forefront of this field for several years and the results of this work have led to several clinical trials of a new drug candidate that is supposed to stop metastasis formation. The group is led by Professor Tommy Andersson and consists of research and technical staff. You can read more about the research here. The research group is located at CRC in Malmö.

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
You will become an important collaborator in an already started and ongoing scientific project within cancer, where we have identified an interesting receptor that the WNT5A mimicking peptide Foxy-5 binds to, which can explain several of its observed anticancer effects. The goal is to finish this project with the submission of a publication in 2026. This means that you, as an employee and co-worker in this project, will be included as a co-author.

You will work in a project that is conducted in collaboration with an Indian research group. The work will therefore include digital meetings and coordination with the researchers in this group. You will mainly work normal working hours but some experiments may require working at odd hours. Due to the time difference between Sweden and India, some digital meetings may also need to take place outside normal working hours (in which case participation can of course take place from home).

Qualifications
Requirements for the position are:

• Master's degree in experimental cancer research
• Documented practical and theoretical experience in cancer research and/or recent training in this field of research
• Documented knowledge and experience in working with cancer cell lines and specifically regarding analysis with Western blot, QPCR and migration and/or invasion assays
• Knowledge and experience with CRISPR knockdown
• Ability to work independently both experimentally and analytically, as well as to compile scientific reports
• Ability to interact with other researchers and technical staff within the research group as well as with other research groups
• Good English oral and writing skills

Meritorious for the position are:

• Experience of bioinformatic analysis
• Experience of analysis of intracellular WNT5A signaling and its functional effects

Terms of employment
The employment is a permanent full-time position with starting date the 1st of March 2025, or as agreed. Probationary employment may be applied.

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).