Postdoctoral researcher to the group for protein chemistry

Description of the workplace 
The position will be based at the Department of Translational Medicine in Malmö, which is part of the Faculty of Medicine. The research group, led by Professor Anna Blom, has a particular focus on innate immunity, with emphasis on the complement system in health and disease.

More information about the research group: https://www.protein-chemistry.lu.se

Within the research group, we value a positive working environment characterized by respect and care in our relationships with one another, and we strive to create a workplace that is perceived as developmental and stimulating for all employees. We continuously work to create conditions for job satisfaction, professional development, and participation for everyone. We care about both physical safety and the psychosocial work environment.

Project description
The project focuses on novel roles of complement proteins, such as C3, in metabolic diseases, particularly diabetes, as well as the development and dysregulation of the immune response.

Duties and Responsibilities
At Lund University, a postdoctoral position is intended to provide opportunities for scientific and pedagogical development. The primary focus is on research merit, but some higher education pedagogical training may also be included. Teaching may form part of the duties.

The main responsibilities involve conducting research on novel roles of complement proteins such as C3 in metabolic diseases, particularly diabetes, and in immune system development and dysregulation. Extensive animal experimentation is included. Additional duties within the research group may include bioinformatic analysis of group-wide datasets (e.g., RNA sequencing, metabolomics), responsibility for advanced equipment (e.g., flow cytometry or microscopy), and introduction and training of new users of such equipment. The work may also involve supervision of students and presentation of research results at conferences. The work is experimental in nature and must be conducted on site, with no possibility for remote work.

Qualifications
Required qualifications:

• PhD degree or equivalent foreign degree in life sciences. The doctoral degree must be completed by the time the employment decision is made.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and conduct high-quality research.
• Teaching ability.
• Solid knowledge of metabolism and immunology.
• Strong expertise in bioinformatic data analysis: high-throughput data analysis using R and Python for preprocessing, statistical analysis, and interpretation; advanced analysis of large-scale single-cell and bulk omics data (transcriptomics and metabolomics); and multi-omics integration.
• Experience working with laboratory animals (mice) and valid certification for this in Sweden.
• Excellent written and spoken English. 
• High motivation, with expectations of developing substantial independence and contributing creatively to the project. The position requires the ability to collaborate and work independently, along with relevant experience and skills to successfully carry out the project. Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate with all group members are assumed

Meritorious for the position are:

• Preference will be given to applicants who obtained their PhD no more than three years before the application deadline.
• Experience with the following in vivo experimental studies: handling and breeding genetically modified mouse models, including diet-induced obesity models; metabolic phenotyping (OGTT, IPGTT, ITT, metabolic cages/indirect calorimetry); tissue collection; isolation of immune cells from tissues; sectioning and staining for histological analysis; measurement of plasma metabolites and hormones (ELISA, enzymatic assays); fecal sampling and microbiome profiling.
• Experience with the following in vitro techniques: β-cell isolation and functional assays such as insulin secretion; cell viability and apoptosis assays; RNA extraction and reverse transcription (RT-PCR); RNA interference (RNAi); immunohistochemistry and confocal microscopy with quantitative image analysis; flow cytometry; Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS); and protein expression analysis and quantification.
•  Experience with advanced statistical analysis of experimental data and prior use of electronic lab notebooks for documentation.
• Experience with Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA). 

Assessment of applicants will primarily be based on scientific merit and research potential. Particular emphasis will be placed on scientific competence within the field.

We Offer
Lund University is a government authority, which means you will receive special benefits, generous vacation entitlement, and an advantageous occupational pension.

About the Position
The employment is a fixed-term position of two years at 100% full time, starting May 1, 2026, or by agreement. Employment at Lund University is based in Sweden; therefore, you are expected to perform your work on site in Malmö.

A position as a Postdoctoral researcher is limited to a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years in accordance with the collective agreement for fixed-term postdoctoral employment (Arbetsgivarverket). A postdoctoral appointment is intended as an early career step and an opportunity to further deepen and broaden research expertise.

How to apply
The position is sought via the university’s recruitment system. Applications must include a personal motivation letter, in which you describe how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application must also contain a diploma, CV or equivalent and anything else you wish to refer to (copies of grades, information for references, letters of recommendation, etc.).