Vacant job

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading universities. We have approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our quest to understand, explain, and improve our world and human conditions.

About the workplace

The postdoctoral researcher will join the dynamic Laboratory for Regenerative Immunology. The laboratory currently consists of three PhD students, three postdocs, one master's student, and one animal technician. The laboratory is located within the Department of Molecular Medicine and Gene Therapy (MMGT) at the Biomedical Centre (BMC).

MMGT houses laboratories with a range of complementary expertise in stem cell biology and gene editing. More information about the laboratory can be found at leighnd.github.io.

We offer

Lund University is a government agency, which means you will receive special benefits, generous vacation time, and a favorable occupational pension. Read more on the university's website about working with us: Work with us (https://www.lu.se/en/work-with-us).

Responsibilities and tasks

You will be responsible for leading and driving a project aimed at understanding the relationship between the immune system and regeneration. This involves working with axolotls (Pleurodeles waltl). More specifically, you will be tasked with developing axolotls with gene knockouts that enable the characterization of the axolotl's immune system. The work aims to map the role of adaptive immune cells in regeneration. This involves characterizing immune cells and regenerative tissue using third-generation sequencing methods. You will be responsible for compiling results into clear diagrams, preparing and delivering oral presentations, writing manuscripts, and supervising students. You are expected to learn the basics of R or Python to create diagrams and analyze data.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• In-depth knowledge of immunology, including autoimmunity
• You have experience working with axolotls or other salamander species.
• You have documented expertise in generating transgenic or knockout animal lines using CRISPR, Tol2, or similar techniques
• You hold a PhD in immunology, molecular biology, or equivalent
• Excellent written and spoken English

Merits for the position include:

• Previous work with autoimmune models
• You have demonstrated the ability to lead a project independently
• You have worked with aquatic species
• You have previously studied skin biology
• You fit well with the group's existing staff

Other information

This is a full-time, fixed-term position according to SÄVA for 12 months.

The position starts on June 1, 2026, or by agreement.

Interviews will be conducted digitally.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted via the university's recruitment system. The application must include a personal letter where you motivate your interest in the position and describe how it aligns with your qualifications. The application must also include a CV with contact details for two references and your doctoral degree certificate.

Applicants are kindly asked to only submit the information specifically requested. Additional material (for example, reference letters instead of contact details for references) will not be considered.

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

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