Project Assistant at Lund University

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading universities. There are approximately 47,000 students and more than 8,800 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We unite in our efforts to understand, explain, and improve our world and the conditions of people.

Lund University welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Gender equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles for all parts of our operations.

Workplace Description

One to two positions as project assistants are available at the laboratory for Barrier Immunity (https://portal.research.lu.se/sv/organisations/barrier-immunity/) – a newly established research group interested in antibody formation and host-microbiota interactions at barrier surfaces. The project assistants hired through this announcement are expected to work alongside the principal investigator to build a strong and supportive research environment.

Our laboratory is located at Division of Molecular Hematology (https://portal.research.lu.se/sv/organisations/division-of-molecular-hematology-dmh/), Department of Laboratory Medicine (https://portal.research.lu.se/sv/organisations/department-of-laboratory-medicine/), Faculty of Medicine (https://portal.research.lu.se/sv/organisations/faculty-of-medicine/), and offers a state-of-the-art research environment, strong collaborations between research groups specialized in immunology, hematology, and stem cell research, as well as a very professional, friendly, and collegial atmosphere.

We Offer

Lund University is a government authority which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favorable occupational pension. We also have a flexible working hours agreement that creates good conditions for a balance between work and leisure. Read more on the university's website about being employed at Lund University, here (https://www.lu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss).

Job Responsibilities and Duties

The selected candidate is expected to provide organizational and technical research support to the laboratory. Very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written, is essential for this role.

The organizational tasks include effective and continuous management of laboratory work, ordering of reagents, management of the laboratory's research resources, and planning of experiments. The technical research support includes the ability to assist in immunological and microbiological research, including maintenance of bacterial cultures, mouse colonies, and work with in vivo and in vitro systems.

Requirements Profile

• Bachelor's degree (BSc) in biology or biomedicine with a focus on immunology and microbiology
• Full written and oral proficiency in English
• LAS certification (laboratory animal science): Ability to perform animal experiments
• Strategic and effective maintenance of mouse colonies
• Ability to perform microbiological techniques: Maintenance of aerobic and anaerobic bacterial cultures, Isolation of strains from human/mouse material, Sample preparation for 16S sequencing
• Ability to perform immunological techniques: Flow cytometry, ELISA/ELISPOT, Confocal microscopy
• Documented experience of working with human tissue cultures/samples.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities; the position requires demonstrated independence as well as strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Desirable for the Position:

• Master's degree (MSc) in biology or biomedicine with a focus on immunology and microbiology
• Experience in bioinformatics
• Experience in laboratory management: KLARA system (chemicals), Mosaic (management of mouse colonies), Proceedo (orders)
• Driving license (B)

Other

The position involves work with experimental animals.

The employment is a fixed-term position for 6 months at full-time (100%) starting from 2026-02-15 or by agreement. Interviews will be conducted on-site in Lund.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted via the university's recruitment system. The application should include a personal letter (max 1 page) where you motivate your interest in the position and how your qualifications match the requirements. The application should also include a CV (max 2 pages) and degree certificates with copies of transcripts. Applicants should also provide contact details for three referees who have consented to provide a recommendation letter.

The Faculty of Medicine is an area of operation within Lund University, responsible for education and research in medicine, care, and health. Education is conducted in close collaboration with healthcare and is well anchored in the faculty's strong research tradition. The faculty's research spans a broad field within experimental basic research, patient-centered clinical research, and health science research. The Faculty of Medicine, with over 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund, Malmö, and Helsingborg, is an intensive knowledge meeting place for students, teachers, and researchers from around the world.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine (ILM) is one of six departments at the Faculty of Medicine. We conduct leading research in the laboratory medicine field focusing on how diseases arise and how we can improve patient diagnostics and treatment. Some of our strongest areas of world-class research concern cancer, genetics, and blood research.

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