Research Position in Epigenetics and Chromatin Dynamics

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Workplace Description

The research group in Epigenetics and Chromatin Dynamics at the Department of Experimental Medical Science within the Faculty of Medicine is currently researching the mechanisms underlying the epigenetic control of the repetitive genome in stem cell models of early human development.

The group was founded in 2022 by Dr. Christopher Douse and currently consists of seven researchers. The group works closely with strategic infrastructures within the Faculty of Medicine, particularly Lund's Stem Cell Center. Our laboratory is located at BMC in Lund. As a workplace, we ensure a good and safe working environment with respect and care for one another. We strive to create conditions for job satisfaction, development, and participation for all employees.

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.lu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss).

Job Responsibilities and Areas of Responsibility

This position is primarily a research position focusing on fundamental mechanistic questions regarding transcriptional regulation within experimental molecular and (neural) stem cell biology. You will be responsible for performing stem cell culture, differentiation, and chromatin biochemistry. You will collaborate with the group leader to write research manuscripts related to this work. You will participate in local, national, and international conferences to communicate results. You may also be expected to participate in the supervision of undergraduate and master's students.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• PhD or equivalent foreign degree in biological sciences, molecular biology, or a related discipline.
• In-depth experience in stem cell culture and neural differentiation as well as cell imaging.
• Extensive experience in chromatin biochemistry, such as immunoprecipitation and CUT&RUN.
• Expertise and particular interest in the mechanisms of epigenetic and transcriptional regulation of gene and transposable element expression in human cell models.
• Experience with functional genomic methods to study epigenetics and transcription, such as ChIP and RIP-seq.
• Self-motivated and collaborative with an analytical mindset and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• The ability to communicate complex results clearly.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Meritorious for the position are:

• Attention to detail, good organizational skills, and team spirit.
• The ability to support grant applications and write articles, especially in generating high-quality figures.

Other

The position is a fixed-term employment for one year at 100 percent, starting 2026-06-01 or by agreement. Interviews will be held at our premises in Lund at the end of March or beginning of April.

How to Apply

You apply for the position via the university's recruitment system. The application should include a short personal letter (max 1 page) explaining why you are interested in the position and how the position matches your qualifications. The application should also include your PhD diploma, CV, and reference details.

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

The Faculty of Medicine is an operational area 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 sciences 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.

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