Vacant job

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked among the world's leading universities. We have approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 staff members in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our strive to understand, explain, and improve our world and people's conditions.

Workplace Description

At the Department of Medical Microbiology, within the Institution of Laboratory Medicine, Professor Marianne Jansson leads a research group focusing on HIV-1 and HIV-2 host interactions. By combining in vitro infection models with in vivo observations and utilizing both molecular and cellular virological methods, the research group aims to understand the pathogenic properties of HIV-1 and HIV-2, with the goal of identifying new targets that can be exploited for preventive or therapeutic measures. You can read more about the research on our website. We are now seeking a driven and experienced Assistant Researcher in Medical Microbiology to support the various research projects.

In the research group, we strive to maintain a good work environment based on mutual respect and consideration. We constantly strive to improve the conditions for work, professional development, and participation for all staff members.

What We Offer

Lund University is a government agency, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation time, and a favorable occupational pension.

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Tasks and Responsibilities

The tasks include:

• Independently conducting research projects focusing on HIV, under the supervision of the project leader. This involves designing and carrying out experimental research, analyzing and compiling acquired results, and reporting research findings in the form of scientific publications and presentations at scientific conferences.
• Theoretical and practical supervision of staff, including Swedish and international students and postdocs. This involves introducing and supervising experimental HIV research in a Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory.
• Maintaining and updating risk assessments and handling instructions related to the current experimental activities together with the project leader.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• A PhD in Medical Microbiology.
• Experience with experimental HIV research in a BSL-3 laboratory, including cell and molecular biology.
• Good knowledge of safety regulations for working with human pathogens in BSL-3, implying the ability to understand and apply regulatory requirements.
• Experience in introducing and supervising staff in experimental HIV research.
• Experience in designing viral quantitative assays, as well as sequencing technology and gene-editing tools, such as CRISPR-Cas.
• Experience with microarray analysis, as well as single-cell sequencing (Rhapsody).
• Good knowledge of statistical, bioinformatic (R packages), and phylogenetic tools.
• Experience in independent project leadership.
• Excellent written communication skills in Swedish and English, with the ability to analyze and compile scientific data in the form of publications and grant applications.
• Emphasis will also be placed on personal skills and suitability. The tasks require you to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively with other members of the research group and its partners.

Other Information

The employment is a fixed-term position according to SÄVA for 3 months, full-time, with a desired start date of August 1, 2026, or as agreed.

How to Apply

The position is applied for via the university's recruitment system. The application should include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application must also include a CV and any other documents you wish to submit (copies of grades, contact details for references, recommendation letters, etc.).

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

The Faculty of Medicine is a business area within Lund University, responsible for education and research in medicine, care, and health. The education takes place in close collaboration with healthcare and is well rooted in the faculty's strong research tradition. The faculty's research spans a broad field within experimental basic research, patient-oriented clinical research, and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with just over 1,800 employees and 3,000 students in Lund, Malmö, and Helsingborg, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers, and researchers from all over the world.

The Institution of Laboratory Medicine (ILM) is one of six institutions at the Faculty of Medicine. We conduct leading research in the field of laboratory medicine with a focus on how diseases arise and how we can improve patient diagnostics and treatment. Some of our strongest areas with world-class research involve cancer, genetics, and blood research.

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