Research Engineer 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 with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Gender equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles for all parts of our operations.

Workplace Description

The research group, located at BMC on Sölvegatan 19 in Lund, at the Department of Neurology (the laboratory for stem cells and restorative neurology) is now seeking a Research Engineer.

The main scientific question of the research group is to investigate how to support spontaneous regeneration to improve functional recovery after ischemic stroke through the transplantation of stem cells and reprogrammed cell-derived neurons and monocytes. The research group is now looking for a research engineer who has the experience and knowledge to independently perform experimental work related to the reprogramming of human cells and conduct in vitro and in vivo work in animal models for stroke and multiple sclerosis.

Within the research group, we value a good working environment with respect and care in our relationships with each other. We constantly strive to create conditions for job satisfaction, development, and participation for all employees.

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).

Tasks and Responsibilities

Tasks and responsibilities will include completing ongoing projects initiated in the research group that require further experimental work to generate scientific data. Therefore, we are looking for a person to work on the following tasks:

• Work with immunocytochemical analysis of secondary lesions in the thalamus after cortical stroke and assess the properties of oligodendrocytes generated from human skin cells.
• Work with microfluidic systems that are under development for modeling stroke in human organotypic culture systems.

Other tasks may also be included.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• Master's degree or higher in Biology or Biomedical Sciences.
• Ability for creative thinking.
• High work capacity.
• Good collaboration skills.

Desirable for the position are:

• Knowledge in neuroscience and immunology.
• Training in molecular and cell biology that meets the requirements to perform planned experiments.
• Practical skills in generating nerve cells (cortical neurons and oligodendrocytes) through viral transfection, working with stem and other cell cultures, conducting gene expression experiments, and immunocytochemistry. Work with animal models of neurodegenerative diseases.

Other

The employment is limited according to Special Fixed-Term Employment SÄVA 5§ p1 LAS and is full-time. The desired start date is 2026-03-01 or by agreement with an end date of 2026-07-31.

How to Apply

The position is applied for via the university's recruitment system. The application should include a personal letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how the position matches your qualifications. The application should also include a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and any other documents you wish to submit (copies of grades, references, recommendation letters, etc.).

The Department of Clinical Sciences in Lund (IKVL) is one of six departments at the Faculty of Medicine. The department has extensive collaboration, both within the faculty and with other units at the university. IKVL also has a well-developed collaboration with Skåne University Hospital (SUS) and Region Skåne, as well as the surrounding community and industry. This is to promote clinical and experimental translational research, development, and education.

Warm welcome to your application!

The Faculty of Medicine is an area of operation within Lund University, responsible for education and research in medicine, care, and health. Education takes place in close cooperation with healthcare and is well anchored in the faculty's strong research tradition. The faculty's research spans a wide field of experimental basic research, patient-oriented clinical research, and health sciences 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.

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