Research Assistant at the Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology

The Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology at Uppsala University has a broad research profile with strong research groups focused on cancer, genetic and autoimmune diseases. One of the core ideas at the department is to stimulate translational research and thereby promote closer collaboration between medical research and healthcare. Research is conducted within six research programs: cancer precision medicine, cancer immunotherapy, genomics and neurobiology, molecular tools and functional genomics, neuro-oncology and neurodegeneration, and vascular biology. Parts of the activities are also integrated with the departments of oncology, clinical genetics, clinical immunology, clinical pathology, and hospital physics at Uppsala University Hospital. The department has teaching assignments in several program educations, independent courses, and international master's programs within the medical faculty. The department has a turnover of approximately 550 million SEK, of which about two-thirds are external research grants. The number of employees is around 400, of which about 100 are doctoral students, and there are a total of over 850 active in the workforce. Read more about the department's activities here: http://www.uu.se/medarbetare/institution/immunologi-genetik-och-patologi (http://www.uu.se/medarbetare/institution/immunologi-genetik-och-patologi)

Job Description

A position as a research assistant is available in Veronica Rendo's research group at the Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology at Uppsala University. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate interested in studying malignant brain tumors and supporting projects that focus on elucidating mechanisms behind treatment responses and resistance related to standard treatments as well as clinically relevant targeted therapies within this disease. Read more about the research group here: http://rendolab.org/ (http://rendolab.org/)

The research assistant will conduct experimental research where brain cells and brain tumor cells are studied in cell cultures to investigate tumor development and treatment resistance. The work includes cell culture and experimental laboratory methods, genetic cloning, screening with CRISPR technology, immunostaining, and genetic and epigenetic analysis of materials sequenced at the single-cell level. Over time, the assistant will be responsible for more independent projects. Administration and some teaching may be included in the job responsibilities.

Qualifications

The applicant must have a master's degree in biomedicine, medicine, or equivalent, or is expected to graduate no later than July 2026. Previous experience in cell culture, including work with BSL-2 viruses, as well as molecular biological techniques is expected. Very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written, is required.

Desirable/meritorious

Documented experience with CRISPR methods, epigenetics, and a background in brain tumor research is considered highly meritorious.

About the Employment

The employment is temporary, for 12 months. The position is full-time. Start date by agreement. Location: Uppsala

For inquiries about the position, please contact: Verónica Rendo, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Welcome with your application no later than March 4, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/319

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