Job Advertisement: Researcher in Immunotechnology

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Workplace Description

The Department of Immunotechnology conducts research that spans from advanced technology development to biomedical research.

Main research areas include immuno-oncology, sensitization, and biomarkers. Advanced technologies are used within the department, including genomics and transcriptomics, antibody development based on phage display, large-scale mass spectrometry-based proteomics, and associated bioinformatics. The department is also responsible for several student courses and offers high-quality education at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Approximately 45 people work at the department.

The primary focus of the antibody unit is to utilize technical platforms for the development of human antibodies and other relevant molecules for therapy.

The position is linked to Create Health (http://www.createhealth.lth.se), which is a center focused on using advanced technology to advance cancer research in various areas and is administered within the framework of the Department of Immunotechnology. Through the collaborative project L2Bridge, which is supported for the next five years by a donation from the Berta Kamprad Foundation (https://www.lu.se/artikel/storsta-donationen-till-lunds-universitet-i-modern-tid), there is now an investment in antibody development.

The position also involves work within the national infrastructure SciLifeLab's unit Display and Selection Technologies (https://www.scilifelab.se/units/display-and-selection-technologies/), which is part of the national research platform DDD Platform (https://www.scilifelab.se/units/ddd-platform/). Its role is to operate at a national level with a focus on antibody development to promote the translational development of academic research discoveries towards therapeutic use in the clinic.

We Offer

Lund University is a government authority, which means you will receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favorable occupational pension.

Read more on the university's website about being employed with us here (https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/work-lund-university).

Job Responsibilities

The job responsibilities will be project-focused and therefore vary over time but can generally be divided into: (i) General molecular and cell biology-related tasks, such as protein/antibody production and cell culture. (ii) Application of phage display technology for antibody development, and (iii) downstream molecular and functional characterization.

The tasks also include documenting and reporting the results of your work and collaborating within the research environment. Since our operations are part of the university, tasks related to teaching and education, such as supervising students during laboratory work, are also included. Shared departmental responsibilities are also part of the position.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• You have a master's degree or equivalent foreign degree in biotechnology, cell or molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, immunology, or a similar field.
• You have professional practical experimental experience in cellular analyses, handling of cells and/or tissues.
• You have professional practical experimental experience in molecular biological work such as protein production or other related fundamental methods.
• You have good communication skills in English, both spoken and written.

Desirable qualifications for the position are:

• You have professional practical experimental experience in protein production, characterization, and/or protein engineering.
• Practical experience in establishing cellular analyses.
• Practical experience in functional evaluation of proteins/mechanisms.
• Practical experience in flow cytometry.
• You have experience with phage display technology or similar combinatorial library techniques.
• You have extensive experience in independent work.
• You have experience from the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competence, and in addition to the qualifications mentioned above, a successful candidate is also expected to meet the following requirements:

• You possess excellent collaboration skills and a goal- and result-oriented focus.
• You have strong problem-solving and analytical skills, along with an independent, structured, and meticulous working style.
• You show interest and ability to learn to apply new methods and working practices.
• You demonstrate a high degree of integrity, motivation, and flexibility in your work.

Other

The position is a fixed-term position for 11 months with full-time (100%) and will commence on March 1, 2026, or by agreement, but no later than April 1, 2026.

How to Apply

Applications should be written in English, include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how the position matches your qualifications. The application should also include a diploma or equivalent as well as any other documents you wish to submit (copies of grades, references, recommendation letters, etc.).

Welcome with your application!

The university applies individual salary setting. Please state your salary expectations in your application.

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