Postdoctor in cancer genetics

Description of the workplace

The Division of Clinical Genetics, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, conducts research in cancer genetics and new targeted treatments for cancer. The division comprises nine research groups with a total of about 60 employees and with a lot of collaboration in a cohesive research environment. In the research group, we use large-scale sequencing, molecular genetic and cytogenetic techniques, and functional models of somatic genetic changes to understand how childhood leukemia arises and develops. Our long-term goal is to use the in-depth knowledge of leukemia biology to find new treatment markers and new possible targets for targeted treatment. Read more here: https://www.clinicalgenetics.lu.se/division-clinical-genetics/aneuploidy-cancer. The focus is mainly on leukemias with aneuploidy, i.e. changes in chromosome number. The working language is English. The research group is led by Professor Kajsa Paulsson. The position is located at BMC in Lund.

What we offer

Lund University is a public authority, which means that you will have special benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension. We also have a flexitime agreement that creates good conditions for work/life balance. Read more on the University’s website about being a Lund University employee, Work at Lund University 

Work duties and areas of responsibility

You will mainly work in a project that aims to investigate chromatin configuration and chromosome territories in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The project will include Micro-C analysis, development of methods for 3D FISH, and cytogenetics. 

You will be responsible for driving the project forward in collaboration with other research group members. The work duties may also include some supervision of younger employees in the laboratory, writing of scientific articles, and handling of patient samples. 

Qualification requirements 


To qualify for the position, the applicant must have a PhD or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within a subject relevant for the position (i.e. biology, biomedicine, medicine, chemistry), completed no more than three years before the date of employment decision. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:
- PhD in Genetics
- Experience of research in cancer genetics/genomics
- Experience with the Micro-C method
- Experience with cytogenetic methods and FISH
- Ability to conduct independent research at an advanced level
- Very good knowledge of English
- Good analytical skills, drive and good ability to cooperate

Additional qualifications for the position are:
- Experience in leukemia genetics

Research expertise is the main criterion for employment. The evaluation will take into account the research profile, experience and knowledge.

Further information

The employment is time-limited to 2 years full-time, with possibly of an extension for 1 more year. The employment is time-limited according to the agreement, "Agreement on limited-time employment as postdoctoral researcher-2022-02-01". Start date is 2025-04-14 or according to agreement.

How to apply

You apply for the position via the University’s recruitment system. The application is to include a personal letter describing how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application is also to include a CV with a list of publications, a general description of previous research work, a copy of your doctoral degree and any other documents to which you wish to draw attention (copies of degree certificates, grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.).