Project Assistant within experimental myelofibrosis research

Work duties and areas of responsibility
The human bone marrow (BM) stroma provides the hematopoietic microenvironment (HME), which plays an important role for normal and diseased hematopoiesis, especially in myelofibrosis (MF). The project “Human non-hematopoietic stem cells and their role in myelofibrosis” aims to investigate the HME in myelofibrosis using xenotransplanation models, cell sorting (FACS) and cell culture, stroma progenitor assays, single cell technologies combined with immunofluorescent profiling.
We are actively seeking a motivated and creative project assistant with a strong interest to join our efforts in this novel research field. The work duties and responsibilities include active participation in experimental work using the methods as described above. Responsibilities can furthermore include administrative tasks.  

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.

Qualifications and Requirements for employment

• To be eligible for this position the recipient must hold a Bachelor degree within a relevant field, such as stem cell research or similar or equivalent topic area.
• The position requires prior experience in cell- and molecular biology and/or experimental hematopoiesis research.
• Proficiency of basic laboratory techniques including data collection, analysis and documentation is a must.
• Knowledge and experience with bone marrow xenotransplantation models and bone marrow stem cell and tissue analysis is strongly desired.
• Documented knowledge of myelofibrosis pathophysiology and basic knowledge on current therapeutic is a must.
• Work experience with analysis of xenotransplantated bone marrow tissues is of especial merit, including tools to analyze tissue distribution using suitable algorithms
• We expect excellent communication skills (English, spoken and written) and ability to interact efficiently in a team.

Further information
The position is fixed term according to SÄVA for 6 months on a full-time basis.
Start period from 2025-05-01 or according to agreement.
For further details, please contact Professor Stefan Scheding by e-mail at stefan.scheding@med.lu.se.

How to apply
You apply for the position via the University’s recruitment system. The application is to include 

•  CV
• Personal letter, stating the reasons why the project suits the applicant (maximum one page)
• Relevant certificates
• References (1-2)