Assistant Researcher in Infection medicine - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace
The assistant researcher will be affiliated with the Quantitative Immunobiology research group. The group conducts high‑technology medical research focused on immunology, infection, and cancer, and consists of a diverse mix of doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, as well as technical and administrative staff. Within the research group, we place great importance on a healthy work environment characterized by respect and consideration in our relationships with one another. We continuously strive to create conditions that promote job satisfaction, professional development, and participation for all employees.

We are now seeking an assistant researcher at 50% for a period of 12 months, with a desired start date of 15 June 2026.

What we offer
Lund University is a government authority, which means that you are offered special benefits, generous annual leave, and a favourable occupational pension scheme. We also have a flexitime agreement that provides good conditions for achieving a healthy work‑life balance. You can read more about what it is like to work at Lund University on the university’s website: Work at Lund University.

Work duties and areas of responsibility
The position involves the development and application of data‑driven microscopy (DDM), a novel microscopy platform currently being developed within the research group. DDM will be used to study how cells interact with other cells and with their surrounding environment. The results will be applied to medical research questions within cancer, infection, and immunology.

Additional duties within the role may also be assigned.

Qualifications
Requirements for the position are:

• A PhD in Biomedicine or equivalent, completed by the start of employment
• Very strong experience in advanced data‑driven (smart) microscopy
• Very strong experience in advanced image analysis
• A high degree of independence
• Good communication skills

Additional information
The position is a fixed‑term employment at 50% for the period 15 June 2026 – 14 June 2027.

How to apply
Applications should be submitted via the university’s recruitment system. The application must include a cover letter describing your motivation for applying and how the position matches your qualifications. The application must also include a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and any additional material you wish to submit (copies of transcripts, contact details for references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

We warmly welcome your application!