Student employee for molecular- and microbiology laboratory work - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of workplace

The position is located at the Faculty of Medicine, Biomedical Center (BMC), Lund University. The research group is based at BMC, building C13, Sölvegatan 19 in Lund. We work in an international and interdisciplinary research environment focusing on microbiology, molecular biology, and biochemistry. The group consists of researchers, doctoral students, and students. As a student employee, you will be part of the laboratory activities and work closely with researchers and doctoral students.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority that offers good terms of employment.

As a student employee, you will have the opportunity to combine your studies with work and supplement your theoretical knowledge with practical work experience. As a student employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your laboratory skills and work closely with current research. As a student employee, you will have the opportunity to combine your studies with work and develop your practical laboratory skills. The position provides valuable experience directly related to your studies in molecular biology.

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Work duties and areas of responsibility

As a student employee, your duties may vary, but they should always be clearly related to your studies.

The duties in this position include:

• work with cloning and plasmid handling,
• carry out anaerobic experiments,
• cultivate and manage microbial cultures,
• contribute to general laboratory routines and support the group’s research activities.

Qualifications

To be eligible for employment as a student employee, you must be enrolled in full-time studies at the university level in Sweden, have completed approved studies equivalent to at least 60 credits, and and not have commenced PhD-studies.

Requirements for employment is:

• you are currently enrolled in full-time studies in molecular biology education or equivalent education that the employer deems relevant,
• have basic knowledge in molecular biology and microbiology,
• have laboratory experience with PCR, bacterial cultures, plasmid work, and sterile techniques
• have good command of English, spoken and written,
• are accurate, responsible, and able to collaborate well.

Meritourious for the employment is:

• have experience with anaerobic methods,
• have previous experience from a research laboratory,
• have knowledge of the Swedish language. 

Further information 

The position is temporary, starting on 2025-10-01 or as agreed, but no later than 2026-01-18 and refers to the scope of 20%.

You will work according to a fixed schedule to be agreed upon between you and your employer.

Provisions regarding employment as a student employee can be found in the Agreement for Student Employees.

How to apply

Applications are made through Lund University's recruitment system. Your application should include your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how it matches your qualifications. You also need to attach an extract from LADOK or equivalent that certifies your eligibility. Your application should also include any other information you wish to submit (copies of grades, reference details, letters of recommendation, etc.). 

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