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 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our strive to understand, explain, and improve our world and people's conditions.

Workplace Description

The position of Research Engineer will be located in the research group led by Professor Niklas Marklund. The group includes two senior researchers, one senior expert, one research engineer, and usually several students. Experimental research on traumatic brain injuries is conducted at the laboratory, with a focus on injuries to the brain's white matter, neuroinflammation, and gender differences. We have a large number of ongoing projects, as well as many planned, which is why we need additional staff with competence in the various techniques used in our laboratory, as well as participation in the development of new ones. The research takes place at the Wallenberg Neurocentre at the Biomedical Centre in Lund (BMC), in close proximity to Skåne University Hospital in Lund.

Within the research group, we value a good working environment characterized by respect and care in our relationships with each other. We constantly work to create conditions for job satisfaction, development, and participation for all employees.

What We Offer

Lund University is a government agency, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation time, and a favorable occupational pension. We also have a flexible working hours agreement that creates good conditions for balance between work and leisure. Read more on the university's website about working at Lund University: Work with us (#).

Tasks and Responsibilities

We are looking for a person to work with the following tasks:

• Contribute to studies on acute brain injuries
• Actively develop projects and participate in analyses
• Work with animal models for acute brain injuries, including behavioral analyses
• Evaluate brain injury using molecular techniques
• Assist in applications for research funding

Other tasks may also be included.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• Master's degree in biomedicine or equivalent
• Expertise in immunohistochemistry, including sectioning and staining, qRT-PCR, and Western Blot
• Experience working with epilepsy
• Experience with animal experimental methods, including anesthesia and surgery as well as behavioral analyses
• Experience in image production and image analysis of stains
• Ability to work independently and analytically
• Good communication skills
• Good knowledge of English (both written and spoken)

Qualifications that would be considered meritorious for the position include:

• Experience and training in statistical methods
• Experience contributing to research grant applications

Other Information

The employment is fixed-term according to Special Fixed-Term Employment (SÄVA 5§ p1 LAS) and is full-time. The desired start date is 2026-08-01 or as agreed, with an end date of 2027-07-31.

How to Apply

The position is applied for via the university's recruitment system. The application must 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, degree certificate or equivalent, and any other documents you wish to submit (copies of grades, contact details for references, recommendation letters, etc.).

The Department of Clinical Sciences in Lund (IKVL) is one of six departments at the Faculty of Medicine. The department has broad cooperation, both within the faculty and with other units at the university. IKVL also has a well-developed cooperation with Skåne University Hospital (SUS) and Region Skåne, as well as the surrounding society and business life. This is to promote clinical and experimental translational research, development, and education.

We warmly welcome 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.

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