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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 the conditions of people.

Research Group Description

The Molecular Metabolism research group conducts diabetes-related research. For several years, our research has been at the forefront of the field, with numerous publications in high-ranking journals. The group is led by Professor Hindrik Mulder and Associate Professor Malin Fex and consists of research and technical staff. The activity is located at the Clinical Research Centre in Malmö. Here (#) you can read more about our exciting research.

Within the research group, we value a good working environment characterized by respect and care in our relationships. We strive to create a workplace that is experienced as developmental, inclusive, and stimulating for all employees. We work continuously to promote job satisfaction, participation, and personal development, while ensuring both a safe physical working environment and a sustainable psychosocial working environment.

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 being employed at Lund University, Work with us (#).

Tasks and Responsibilities

The tasks include conducting diabetes-related research projects, requiring the candidate to independently:

• Plan, conduct, and analyze advanced experimental studies in a laboratory environment.
• Establish and maintain cultures of various types of insulin-producing cell lines, isolate and culture primary pancreatic islets, and differentiate pluripotent stem cells into functional insulin-producing cells.
• Apply and further develop relevant molecular biological, cellular, and biochemical methods.
• Compile, interpret, and present research data, as well as author scientific articles for publication in international journals.
• Supervise students and junior researchers in laboratory work and contribute to a good research environment through knowledge exchange and collaboration.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are required for the position:

• A Ph.D. in medical research or a related field.
• Documented experience in research on pancreatic islet cells (β-cells).
• Practical experience in culturing and differentiating stem cells into insulin-producing cells.
• Good knowledge of molecular genetic methods, including experimental design and data analysis.
• Documented scientific production in the form of published articles in international, peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience presenting research results at national and international conferences.
• Good teamwork skills and the ability to work independently in a research environment.

The following qualifications are meritorious:

• Experience in analyzing cellular metabolism, for example using Seahorse XF technology.
• Practical experience with molecular biological techniques such as Western blot, RNA sequencing, and PCR.
• Experience in culturing primary islet cells and establishing and handling clonal cell lines.
• Experience with immunohistochemical and/or immunofluorescent staining, as well as work with confocal microscopy.

Other Information

The position is a fixed-term appointment (SÄVA) for 12 months, with a tentative start date of August 1, 2026, or as agreed. Full-time (100%).

How to Apply

Apply for the position via the university's recruitment system. The application must include a cover letter describing how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application must also include a CV, a copy of your Ph.D. diploma, and any other documents you wish to submit (copies of degree certificates, grades, reference contacts, recommendation letters, etc.).

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 around the world.

The Department of Clinical Sciences in Malmö is one of the six departments at Lund University's Faculty of Medicine. We have a strong focus on clinical and epidemiological research and also conduct extensive preclinical laboratory research.

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