Postdoctoral fellow in Cardiovascular Research - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace
The Cardiovascular Research – Immune Reglation unit (Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö, Lund University) led by Dr. Daniel Engelbertsen is located at the Clinical Research Centre in Malmö and studies the role of lymphocytes in cardiovascular disease. Research consists both of analysis of human tissue as well as experimental models of atherosclerosis. 

We offer
Lund University is a government agency, which means that you receive special benefits, generous holidays and a favorable occupational pension. Read more on the university's website about being employed at Lund University.

Work duties and responsibilities
We wish to hire a research engineer for studies of cardiovascular immunology and work on ongoing studies of checkpoint inhibitors in atherosclerosis as well as studies of cardiovascular inflammation after myocardial infarction. The candidate will perform both in vivo and in vitro studies, analyze flow cytometric data and write and prepare scientific manuscripts. The candidate will also be responsible for record keeping, reporting of results and correspondence with partners.

As a postdoc, you will work in direct collaboration with Dr. Daniel Engelbertsen and Dr. Alexandru Schiopu (Department of Translational Medicine, Lund University). The candidate will work on collaborative projects related to research in both of these two research groups. You are expected to be able to independently initiate, plan and carry out experiments, coordinate collaborations, supervise students, carry out statistical analyses, interpret data and present the results in publications and at international meetings. The work is carried out on site in Malmö.
The project involves work with:

1. Mouse models of myocardial infarction, myocarditis, sepsis and atherosclerosis
2. Working with human blood cells
3. Analyses of cell function, gene expression and signalling pathways
4. Single-cell CITEseq och RNAseq analysis
5. Flow cytometry
6. Histology

Other tasks may also be relevant.

Eligibility
Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. This eligibility requirement needs to be met no later than the time when the employment decision is made, and evidence that this requirement is met needs to have been sent in by this time at the latest. We will mainly consider candidates who have completed their PhD degree no more than three (3) years before the date of the announcement. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier. These circumstances refer to leave due to illness, parental leave, clinical work, positions of trust within trade union organizations or other similar circumstances.

Basis for assessment
At Lund University, employment as a postdoctoral researcher provides opportunities for development of scientific and pedagogical merit. Development of research merit is prioritized, but there are also opportunities for higher education pedagogical training. Teaching may be included in the tasks.
For the employment as a postdoctoral research, scientific ability will primarily be considered.

Other qualifications
The following is required for the position:

• PhD in subject relevant to the project.
• Extensive experience with immunological analysis of vascular and heart tissue.
• Extensive experience with experimental models of atherosclerosis.
• Experience in scientific writing in the field of cardiovascular immunology.
• Proficiency in oral and written English.
• Ability to run projects independently.
• You must be ambitious, driven and proactive.
• You must be a team player, be willing to help others, and have good communication and collaboration skills.

The following is meritorious for the position:

• Extensive experience in isolation of blood vessels from atherosclerotic mice and subsequent isolation and analysis of leukocytes.
• Extensive experience with immunological methodology (e.g. flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry and gene expression analysis.
  

Terms of employment
The employment is a full-time, fixed-term position for 2 years, with a possible extension for up to one additional year. The preliminary starting date is 2024-07-01 or as agreed. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated November 19, 2021.

Instructions for your application
The application must contain:
A personal letter (max 2 pages) describing why you are interested in the project and how you fulfill the desired qualifications (including a short description of earlier independent projects and technical skills), your research interests and future career plans. CV – including names and contact information of two earlier supervisors. Complete publication list (can be included in the CV). Copy of PhD diploma (or equivalent, stating the date of PhD graduation).