Postdoc in Tick-Borne Bacteria Diagnostics

This position involves a combined position at the Department of Clinical Diagnostics, Jönköping University, and the National Reference Laboratory (NRL) for tick-borne bacteria, Laboratory Medicine, Region Jönköping County.

The NRL Tick-borne Bacteria is part of the Swedish Laboratory Network in Microbiology (SLIM) coordinated by the Public Health Agency of Sweden. NRL's mission is to provide primary and confirmatory diagnostics, reference material and expert support for the country's healthcare, as well as to actively conduct research, development and external monitoring in the field of tick-borne bacteria.

Responsibilities

To run and coordinate, with the support of a supervisor, a research project aimed at developing a diagnostic test for current Lyme disease infection based on FluoroSpot technology. The work may include, for example, taking care of study samples, separation and freezing of peripheral blood mononuclear cells, temporary stay at companies in Stockholm to gain insight into the production of antigen / peptides and training in FluoroSpot technology, incubation and antigen stimulation of cells, result compilation, data analysis and scientific reporting in oral and written form.

The tasks also include teaching corresponding to 10-20% of full-time at Jönköping University.

Qualifications

To be able to perform the work, good knowledge of English is required, both in speech and writing. You should also have experience in handling viable blood cells and basic knowledge of scientific methodology and statistics. Furthermore, it is important to have good knowledge of Excel and be able to document analysis results in a systematic way. The role also requires the ability to work independently and in a structured manner, and to take initiative. You are also expected to show judgment and sensitivity, while having a good ability to collaborate with others. In addition, you must have obtained a doctoral degree no more than three years before the deadline for applications.

Meritorious

Teaching experience

Information about the position

The position is a fixed-term employment in accordance with the agreement on fixed-term employment as a full-time postdoc for two years with access according to agreement.