Research Assistant in Translational Immunology

Do you want to work with human immunology and flow cytometry in a clinically oriented research project, supported by competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Do you want an employer that invests in sustainable employee engagement and offers secure, favorable working conditions? Welcome to apply for a position as a research assistant at Uppsala University.

The position is formally placed at Clinical Geriatrics, Uppsala University. The work is conducted within the framework of a well-defined clinical research project that combines clinical geriatrics, immunology, and microbiome research. The practical laboratory work is performed at the Department of Molecular Geriatrics at Rudbeck Laboratory, which offers modern wet labs and a well-functioning and collegial research environment. The project is part of an interdisciplinary research collaboration with established expertise in immunology and flow cytometry and takes place in close cooperation with the core facility BioVis. The position offers practical experience in high-quality laboratory work and data processing in an interdisciplinary research environment.

Job Responsibilities

The work includes laboratory and data-oriented tasks within an ongoing clinical research project. The tasks involve careful handling of fresh and frozen human biological samples, isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) and DNA using sterile methods, as well as performing established laboratory analyses, including PCR-based analyses. The work also includes coordination of sample logistics in collaboration with clinical partners and external research infrastructures.

Multiparameter flow cytometry is performed in collaboration with the core facility BioVis. The tasks include practical experimental work, quality control of data, gating and analysis, as well as structuring flow cytometry data for integration with existing datasets. The position also involves documentation and reporting of results.

Qualifications

Formal Qualifications

• Master's degree in immunology, biomedicine, molecular biology, or another related field

Professional Competence

• Documented experience in laboratory work with human biological samples
• Experience in sterile laboratory work
• Experience in isolating PBMC
• Experience in flow cytometry, including multiparameter panels and gating
• Experience in DNA isolation
• Experience in PCR-based laboratory methods
• Experience in basic data processing and analysis, preferably in R

Personal Skills

• Ability to plan, execute, and document laboratory work in a structured manner with high accuracy and reproducibility
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for laboratory workflows
• A structured, meticulous, and quality-conscious approach to work
• Good collaboration skills and ability to interact with researchers, clinicians, and external partners
• Very good ability to express oneself verbally and in writing in English

Desirable/Meritorious

• Experience from clinically oriented or translational research projects
• Experience in coordinating sample logistics and collaborating with external research infrastructures (e.g., sequencing facilities)
• Experience in working with complex, multi-step laboratory protocols
• Experience in structured data management and documentation to support reproducible research
• Previous involvement in scientific reports or manuscripts

About the Position

The position is temporary, for 6 months. The extent is full-time. Start date March 16 or by agreement. Location: Uppsala

For inquiries about the position, please contact: Bodil Weidung, [email protected]

Welcome with your application by March 2, UFV-PA 2026/265.

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