Associate researcher in Lung Medicine

Description of the Workplace
The position is based in the research group led by Professor Arne Egesten. The group includes clinical doctoral students and three postdoctoral researchers. The research project focuses on how the innate immune system of the airways regulates airway inflammation, particularly the roles of the complement system and DNA-interacting enzymes, and their importance in the transcriptional regulation of inflammation. The project employs experimental disease models and also analyzes clinical samples from patients. We are now seeking an additional Associate researcher to contribute to this work. The research is conducted within a network of several collaborative research groups that share technical platforms and hold regular seminars. The work is based at the Biomedical Centre (BMC) in Lund, near Skåne University Hospital.

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 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:

• In vitro models of airway inflammation
• Study design and planning
• Experimental work
• Analysis and compilation of experimental data
• Manuscript writing
• Supervision of students
• Presentations at research seminars

Other related duties may also be included.

Qualifications
Necessary qualifications for the job:

• A PhD in a relevant field, such as Medicine, Biomedicine, Molecular Biology, or equivalent
• Broad knowledge of immune system function, particularly regarding the complement system and DNA-interacting enzymes
• Ability to work independently and analytically
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written)

Meritorious are:

• Postdoctoral training in pulmonary and allergy research
• Documented training in relevant methods
• Experience with air-liquid interface culture of airway epithelium
• Experience and skills in immunohistochemistry and use of BioPlex
• Experience and skills related to models of bacterial airway infection
• Experience working in a biosafety level P2 environment

Other information

The position is a fixed-term employment according to the Special Fixed-term Employment (SÄVA) regulations §5 p1 LAS, and it is full-time. The desired start date is 2025-08-15 or as agreed upon, with an end date of 2026-08-13.

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.