Postdoctoral Researcher in Diabetes Research

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Description of the Research Group

The research group on Beta Cell Exocytosis conducts research in diabetes.

For several years, the research has been at the forefront in the area of microRNA and beta cell physiology. The group is led by Professor Lena Eliasson and consists of research and technical staff. The activities are located at the Department of Clinical Sciences in Malmö. The research group is part of Lund University Diabetes Centre (LUDC). More information about our research can be found here (https://www.ludc.lu.se/research/diabetes-islet-cell-exocytosis) and here (https://portal.research.lu.se/en/persons/lena-eliasson/).

Within the research group, we value a good working environment with respect and care in our relationships with each other, and strive for a workplace that is perceived as developing and stimulating for all employees. We constantly work to create conditions for job satisfaction, development, and participation for all employees. We care about both physical safety and the psychosocial work environment.

We Offer

Lund University is a government agency, 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).

Job Responsibilities and Areas of Responsibility

In the role of postdoctoral researcher, you will work with cell culture and transfection of cells (primarily MIN6, INS1-832/13, EndoC-βH1), perform exosome isolation and characterization using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), conduct in vitro glucose-stimulated insulin secretion, qPCR and Western blot analyses, and use confocal microscopy to measure intracellular signaling molecules such as Ca²⁺ and ATP and to study the uptake of exosomes. The job responsibilities also include working with animal models including pharmacological injection and in vivo metabolic phenotyping such as IPGTT (intraperitoneal glucose tolerance test) and measuring blood glucose, writing grant applications, analyzing experimental results, summarizing research results in an article, and presenting data at conferences and during internal presentations.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are required for the position:

• PhD in science and health.
• More than three years of experience in diabetes research with a focus on the pancreas.
• Previous experience in research on pancreatic beta cells.
• Experience with studies involving exosomes/extracellular vesicles.
• Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. We are looking for someone who is meticulous, driven, and has good collaboration skills.

Meritorious for the position are:

• Experience with various molecular biology and protein biology techniques such as qPCR and Western blot.
• Experience with imaging techniques such as confocal microscopy and electron microscopy.
• Experience with in vivo measurements, e.g., glucose challenges and blood glucose measurements.
• Experience with tools for data analysis of experimental data.
• Experience with cell culture.
• Good knowledge of English.

Other

The position is a special fixed-term employment (SÄVA) from 2026-08-10 to 2027-08-09. Full-time position (100%).

How to Apply

The position is applied for via the university's recruitment system. The application should include a personal letter describing how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application should also include a CV, a copy of your PhD degree, and any other documents you wish to submit (copies of diplomas, transcripts, references, recommendation letters, etc.).

The Faculty of Medicine is an area of operation within Lund University, responsible for education and research in medicine, care, and health. Education is conducted 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-oriented clinical research, and health science research. The Faculty of Medicine, with over 1,800 employees and 3,000 students in Lund, Malmö, and Helsingborg, is an intensive knowledge meeting place for students, teachers, and researchers from around the world.

The Department of Clinical Sciences in Malmö is one of the six departments at Lund University's Faculty of Medicine. We have a strong focus on clinical and epidemiological research and also conduct extensive preclinical laboratory research.

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