Project Assistant in Leukemia

Description of the workplace
The Department of Clinical Genetics, within the Department of Laboratory Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, conducts research in cancer genetics and new targeted cancer treatments. The department consists of nine research groups with a total of approximately 60 employees, fostering strong collaboration within a well-integrated research environment.

In our research group, we utilize large-scale sequencing, molecular genetics techniques, as well as functional models of somatic genetic alterations to understand how childhood leukemia arises and develops. Our long-term goals are to use in-depth knowledge of leukemia biology to identify new treatment markers and potential targets for targeted therapy. Learn more here.

The research primarily focuses on understanding the biology of infant leukemia with genetic alterations of the KMT2A gene. The working language is English, and the research group is led by Associate Professor Anna Hagström. The position is based at BMC in Lund.

As a workplace, we prioritize a positive work environment with respect and care in our interactions with one another.

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
The work duties involve working with high-resolution methods such as large-scale sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis of data from large-scale sequencing, including single-cell sequencing data. Additional tasks include DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, cell culture, and working with experimental animal models. The applicant is expected to be able to independently interpret and acquire new knowledge.

Qualifications
The requirements for the position are:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Documented research experience in genetics
• Strong analytical skills, drive, and good ability to collaborate
• Excellent proficiency in English
• Experience in cell culturing and working sterile
• Experience in Flow Cytometry
• Experience in using R-studio
• Strong knowledge of tumor biology, cancer genetics.
• Ability to interpret and acquire new knowledge, as well as to compile data for presentations and to read and interpret scientific articles
• Strong teamwork skills are required, as the tasks will be carried out in close collaboration with other group members

Further information
The employment is a full time (100%) employment limited to 6 months according to SÄVA. Start date is October 1st, 2025, or according to agreement although not beyond.

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 and any other documents to which you wish to draw attention (copies of degree certificates, grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)