Research Engineer in Tissue Immunology

Description of the workplace
The research group for Developmental Immunology conducts research in humoral immunity. We study how early immune exposure shapes B-cell memory and antibody production in the long term. The group is led by Associate Professor Joan Yuan and consists of doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and technical staff. The group is located at the Biomedical Center in Lund, within the Division of Molecular Hematology. You can read more about our exciting research here.

Within the research group, we value a positive work environment characterized by respect and care in our interactions with each other. We strive to maintain a workplace that is perceived as stimulating and supportive for all employees. We continuously work to create conditions that foster job satisfaction, professional development, and participation for everyone in the group.

We offer
Lund University is a public authority, which means you are entitled to special benefits, generous annual leave, and a favourable occupational pension. We also have a flexible working hours agreement that helps promote a healthy work–life balance. Read more on the university’s website about working at Lund University: Work with us.

Work duties and areas of responsibility
The duties include working with primary human tissue to investigate interactions between immune cells and stromal cells in the lung during homeostasis and inflammation. Main techniques include spatial omics, fluorescence microscopy, multiparameter flow cytometry, and in vitro cultures derived from primary human material. In consultation with the project leader, you will be involved in experimental planning, data analysis, interpretation of results, and data compilation. The position also includes providing experimental support to undergraduate students.

Qualifications
Requirements for the position are:

• PhD degree in medical sciences or equivalent
• Excellent ability to communicate in English, both spoken and written
• Knowledge and experience of independently performing spatial omics (data collection and analysis)
• Knowledge and experience of independently performing multiparameter flow cytometry (data collection and analysis)
• Experience in handling primary human tissue and cells
• Experience in histological analysis of human material
• Previous independent work with image analysis (e.g. ImageJ, QuPath or equivalent)
• Previous independent work with cell culture
• Excellent collaboration skills

Additional qualifications for the position are:

• Immunological background (analysis and identification of immune cells)
• Knowledge of relevant software (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, FlowJo, GraphPad Prism)

Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. The duties require the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Other information
The position is a fixed-term employment (SÄVA) for six months at full-time (100%), starting from December 1st, 2025, or by agreement.

How to apply
The position is to be applied for via the university’s recruitment system. The application must include a personal letter describing how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application must also include a CV (including publication list), a general description of previous research experience, a copy of your PhD degree certificate, and any other documents you wish to refer to (copies of diplomas, transcripts, contact details for references, letters of recommendation, etc.).