Project assistant with focus on tissue, cell and molecular biology

Lund University

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Description of the workplace

The Department of Immunotechnology at Lund University conducts cutting-edge research within the Life Sciences, with a strong focus on immuno-oncology, biomarkers and allergy-related conditions. We are based at Medicon Village, a dynamic hub for academic research, biotech companies, and healthcare organizations, and our department benefits from a collaborative and innovation-driven environment.

A wide array of state-of-the-art infrastructures are available at the Department, including platforms for multiplex flow cytometry and cell sorting, antibody development, spatial omics, mass spectrometry, as well as bioinformatical expertise from NBIS (National Bioinformatics Infrastructure Sweden). By leveraging advanced technologies to tackle complex questions in biomedicine, our department has become a leader in several key research fields and has fostered the creation of multiple successful spin-off ventures, many of which are also based at Medicon Village.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.
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Work duties and areas of responsibility

You will be part of a translational research group that studies the tumor microenvironment, with a particular focus on lymphoma. You will be responsible for practically performing laboratory steps such as staining of tumor tissue and molecular profiling (protein, RNA, DNA) of patient samples. The tasks also include analysis of generated data such as image analysis, and bioinformatic workflows. The project is specifically dedicate to defining and developing tentative novel therapeutic and prognostic targets.

Qualifications

Requirements for employment are:

Master’s education in biotechnology, cell biology, molecular biology or equivalent
Hands-on experience in bioinformatics such as for example applying R scripts
Excellent written and oral English knowledge and skills
Excellent collaboration and communication skills

Additional qualifications for the position are:

Practical experience in handling tissue and/or human cells
Experience of working with protein and/or RNA-related laboratory workflows
Practical experience in tissue staining for multiplex immunofluorescence-mediated image analysis. and imaging
Experience of working in Qupath
Experience in data analysis of patient material and related statistical assessments
Knowledge in lymphoma biology, cell biology and/or immunology

Personal qualities, such as commitment, scientific interest, precision, good communication and cooperation skills, are of particular importance.

Further information

The position is a fixed term (SÄVA) position for 11 months at 100 per cent of full time and starting 1 August, 2026 or by agreement, although not beyond August 30, 2026.

LTH is Lund University’s Faculty of Engineering. At LTH we educate people, build knowledge for the future and work hard for the development of society. We create space for brilliant research and inspire creative advancements in technology, architecture and design. We have nearly 12,000 students. Every year, our researchers – many of whom work in world-leading profile areas – publish around 100 theses and 2 000 scientific findings. In addition, a number of research results and degree projects are transformed into innovations. Together we explore and create – to benefit the world.