Project Assistant in Biotechnology

Are you a Master of Science graduate in Biotechnology with a keen interest in cell–tissue interactions? This six-month temporary position offers you the opportunity to apply and expand your expertise in a stimulating research environment. We are looking for a Project Assistant to join our team at the Department of Life Sciences at Chalmers University of Technology.

About us

The Project Assistant position will be placed at the Biofunctional Nanotherapeutics Lab, which belongs to the Department of Life Sciences.

The Department of Life Sciences conducts research, innovation, and education to enable a biobased society and improve human health. We explore how biological systems and innovative technologies can be used to convert biomass into valuable products. We use advanced computational technologies to discover how biomolecules and organisms function and interact. We pioneer new methods for prediction, prevention, diagnostics, and treatment of diseases.

In the Biofunctional Nanotherapeutics Lab at the Department of Life Sciences, we study interactions between materials and biological environments in inflammatory conditions. By defining pathological mechanisms, we can fine-tune material properties towards their intended purposes to regulate immune responses and achieve improved health outcomes.

Job description

This specific project aims to better understand tissue and cell interactions with the goal to inform future material development to more effectively treat arthritic diseases.

As a project assistant with us, you will work with cell culture as well as model design and development in the context of arthritis.

Key parts of the work will be to purify primary cells and evaluate their behavior under biological conditions, analyze data, and perform written and oral communication of the results.

Who we are looking for

The following qualifications are mandatory:

• MSc in Biotechnology with a focus on medicine (equivalent to a Swedish Civilingenjörsexamen).
• Experience in flow cytometry, isolation of human innate immune cells.
• Experience with evaluating phagocyte functions such as reactive oxygen species, degranulation, NETs, chemotaxis, and phagocytosis.
• Experience in coding in Python or Matlab.

The following qualifications are highly meritorious:

• Using CytoFlex as an instrument for analyzing cell populations.
• Experience with measuring NADPH-produced superoxide anion production through chemiluminescence.
• Experience in analyzing data with FlowJo and statistical analysis using GraphPad Prism.

Contract terms

The position is a temporary full-time employment for 6 months. Start date as soon as possible.

What we offer

Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.

Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence. We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities.

Application procedure

The application should be written in English and be attached as PDF files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

• CV
• Personal letter
• Other documents (optional): Copies of completed education, grades etc.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview.

We welcome your application by March 10th at the latest, however please note that selection and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

For questions, please contact: Alexandra Stubelius, [email protected].

Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position.

Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping, and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.

Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez – forward.