Clinical assistant in Molecular Skeletal Biology

Description of the workplace
The projects will be performed within the Cell, Tissue and Organ Engineering group led by Dr. Paul Bourgine. Bone is a complex Organ offering structural and mechanical support of our body, but also consisting in our principal hematopoietic center. The formation of Bone involves distinct stages, including cartilage, vasculature, bone and bone marrow establishment. The Bourgine lab aims at compiling human-specific knowledge on these processes, toward the development of innovative Regenerative Therapies.

Within our research group, we prioritize a positive work environment based on respect and care in our interactions with one another. We continuously strive to create conditions for job satisfaction, development, and engagement for all employees.

What we offer
Lund University is a public authority, which means you receive specific benefits, generous vacation time, and a favorable occupational pension. We also have a flexible working hours agreement that promotes a good work-life balance. Read more on the university’s website about being employed at Lund University: Work with us.

Job description and responsibilities
The role involves engineering and characterizing bone and cartilage tissue, including in vitro and in vivo assessment of tissue remodeling. Responsibilities include performing cellular and molecular assays, conducting multi-omics analyses such as scRNA and ATAC-seq, and applying bioinformatic methods to interpret data. The work also covers specialized cell culture and laboratory tasks aimed at understanding bone and bone marrow formation at the cellular and molecular level.

Requirements for the position

• Master in Bioinformatics or equivalent
• Accepted to Phd program in Medical Science
• Course in flow cytometry
• Course in animal experimentation
• Course in confocal microscopy
• Single cell/Nuclei RNAseq data analysis (Seurat and Scanpy) and ATACseq
• Bulk RNA sequencing data analysis (DeSeq2).
• Programming in R, python, SQL and bash
• Good kbowledge English (written and spoken)
• Experience in 3D medenchymal cell culture, engineering of cartilage and bone tissue
• Experience in single cell multiomics data analysis and integration

Merits

• Training in skeletal biology
• Experience in study of long-non coding RNA
• Experience in quantitative confocal microscopy

Other information
The position is full-time (100%) and time-limited in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance (Chapter 5, Sections 8–12) for a period of seven months. The desired start date is February 1, 2026, or as agreed.

How to apply
Applications must be submitted through the university's recruitment system. Your application should include:

A cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how your qualifications match the role. A CV. Degree certificates or equivalent documentation. Any additional documents you wish to submit (e.g., copies of transcripts, references, recommendation letters, etc.).

We look forward to receiving your application!