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The Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology at Uppsala University has a broad research profile with strong research groups focused on, among other things, cancer, genetic and autoimmune diseases. A key concept at the department is to stimulate translational research and thereby promote closer collaboration between medical research and healthcare. Research is conducted within six research programs: cancer precision medicine, cancer immunotherapy, genomics and neurobiology, molecular tools and functional genomics, neuro-oncology and neurodegeneration, and vascular biology. Parts of the operations are also integrated with the departments of oncology, clinical genetics, clinical immunology, clinical pathology, and medical physics at Uppsala University Hospital. The department has teaching responsibilities for several program courses, standalone courses, and international master's programs within the Faculty of Medicine. The department has a turnover of approximately 550 million SEK, of which about two-thirds are external research grants. The number of employees is approximately 400, of which about 100 are doctoral students, and there are in total over 850 active staff members. Read more about the department's activities here: www.uu.se/medarbetare/institution/immunologi-genetik-och-patologi (https://www.uu.se/medarbetare/institution/immunologi-genetik-och-patologi)

Job Responsibilities

We are looking for a research assistant to support a project within cancer neuroscience. The duties include isolation and cultivation of nerve cells and cancer cells in 2D and 3D, cell-based assays with co-cultures, iPSCs, ex vivo cultures, and organoids, single- and multiplex immunofluorescence, IHC, as well as work with labeling of cells with viral vectors, time-lapse imaging, and image analysis. Flow cytometry/FACS, analysis of drug effects, and work with lung cancer may also be included. We are looking for you who have a good ability to work in a team, are meticulous, can work with cells, and thrive in a research-intensive environment. Data compilation, participation in the preparation of protocols and manuscripts, e.g., method descriptions, documentation of experiments, participation in seminars, preparation of laboratory sessions, e.g., by aliquoting reagents, risk assessments, organization of the lab, fridges and freezers, as well as receiving deliveries are also part of the work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, e.g., molecular biology or biomedicine.
• Good practical laboratory skills relevant to performing co-cultures with nerve cells and breast cancer cells.
• Documented experience in basic cell biological techniques, covering several of the methods mentioned above.
• Documented experience in multiplex immunofluorescence and automated staining.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and image analysis.
• Personal qualities are highly valued.

Desirable/Additional Merits

• Specific experience with co-cultures of relevant cell lines.
• Experience relevant to studies of matrix biology or invasion processes.
• Experience with lentiviral vectors.
• Experience with slide scanning using PhenoImager (Vectra Polaris).
• Experience with drug assays.

About the Position

The position is fixed-term for 6 months. The scope is full-time. Start date by agreement. Location: Uppsala.

Information about the position is provided by: Cecilia Krona, [email protected]

Apply no later than June 30, 2026, Ref. UFV-PA 2026/2111

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and engagement, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University: https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ (https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/)

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Open to all. We focus on your competence, not your other prerequisites. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to your needs.