Student Assistant in Molecular Biology

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Workplace Description

The position is located at the Biomedical Center (BMC), Faculty of Medicine, Experimental Medical Science, Lund University.

The research group is located at the Biomedical Center (BMC), building C13, Sölvegatan 19 in Lund. The work environment is international and interdisciplinary, focusing on microbiology, molecular biology, and biochemistry. The group consists of researchers, PhD students, and undergraduates, and you will work closely with experienced colleagues in a laboratory setting.

We Offer

Lund University is a government agency that offers good employment conditions.

As a student assistant, you will have the opportunity to combine studies with work and complement your theoretical knowledge with practical work experience. The position provides valuable experience directly related to your studies in molecular biology.

Read more on the university's website about working with us (https://www.lu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss).

Job Responsibilities

As a student assistant, the tasks may vary, but they should always have a clear connection to your studies.

The tasks in this position include:

• Working with cloning and plasmid handling,
• Conducting anaerobic experiments,
• Contributing to the development of microbiome extraction protocols,
• Growing and managing microbial cultures,
• Contributing to general laboratory routines.

Qualifications

Eligible for employment as a student assistant is someone who is pursuing full-time studies at the university level in Sweden, has completed approved studies corresponding to at least 60 higher education credits, and has not started a doctoral program.

Requirements for the position are that you:

• Are currently pursuing full-time studies in molecular biology, biology, biotechnology, or equivalent education deemed relevant by the employer,
• Have basic knowledge in molecular biology and microbiology,
• Have experience with growing microbiome cultures/DNA extraction (skin, gut),
• Have laboratory experience in PCR, bacterial cultures, plasmid work, and sterile techniques,
• Are meticulous, responsible, and have good teamwork skills,
• Have good knowledge of English in both spoken and written form.

Desirable for the position is that you have:

• Experience with microbial methods, PCR, and cloning,
• Previous experience in a research lab.

Other

The position is a fixed-term employment with a start date of 2026-02-20 or by agreement, but no later than 2026-06-07, and involves a scope of 20%.

You will work according to a fixed schedule to be established in agreement between you and the employer. Regulations regarding employment as a student assistant can be found in the Agreement for Student Assistants.

How to Apply

Applications are made in Lund University's recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how it matches your qualifications. You also need to attach an extract from LADOK or equivalent to certify your eligibility. The application should also include any other documents you wish to submit (copies of transcripts, references, recommendation letters, etc.).

More Information about the Faculty of Medicine

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 collaboration with healthcare and is well anchored in the faculty's strong research tradition. The faculty's research spans a wide 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.

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