Researcher in Dermatology

Description of the Workplace
The research group on innate immunity at the Department of Dermatology is well-established and has long-term support from the Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet). Over the past two decades, the focus has been on studying our innate immunity and developing new therapeutic concepts. The research group working on these research questions includes Professor Artur Schmidtchen, a biomedical analyst, a PhD student, a laboratory engineer, and two associate professors. Collaboration is ongoing with with PhD doctors and clinical doctoral students within the Department of Dermatology.

Within the research group, we value a positive work environment based on respect and care in our relationships with each other. We continually work to create the conditions for job satisfaction, development, and involvement for all employees.

We offer
Lund University is a public authority, which means that employees get benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee: Work at Lund University

Job Duties and Responsibilities
We are looking for a person to work on the following tasks:
• Work within the research project on innate immunity.
• Responsibility for biophysical, microbiological, molecular biological, biochemical studies, and in vitro cell models.
• Responsibility for translational studies in animal models aiming to develop peptide-based treatments for wound healing and systemic indications.
• Interaction with biotech companies at Medicon Village that focus on therapy development and clinical studies.

Other tasks within the research group may also arise.

Qualifications
Necessary qualifications for the job:

• MSc in Biotechnology or equivalent.
• PhD in Industrial Biotechnology or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience in biophysics, HPLC, analytical chemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology.
• Experience with in vivo models (mouse).
• Previous experience in project management within R&D and biotech.
• Skills in CD, DLS, EM, confocal microscopy, SDS-PAGE, WB, ELISA, microbiological analyses, in vivo work (endotoxin models, zymosan models, CLP), PyMol, Excel, and Prism.

Personal qualities will be highly valued. The tasks require you to be responsible and able to work on multiple time-limited projects simultaneously. We also expect you to have good teamwork skills and to enjoy working in a multicultural environment.

Meritorious are:

• Associate Professor in Experimental Dermatology.
• Experience in writing grant applications.
• Experience working in Europe with various research groups.
• Previous publications as first author in the fields of immunity, immunology, and inflammation.
• Previous project management experience.

Other
The position is permanent with a 100% full-time commitment, starting March 1, 2025, or as agreed. A probationary period may apply.

How to Apply
Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Welcome to apply!

The Department of Clinical Sciences Lund is one of six departments at the Faculty of Medicine. Clinical Sciences Lund cooperates closely with Skåne University Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine in order to optimize the conditions for preclinical and clinical translational research, research strategies and development, as well as education on both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.