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About the Job

The position involves studies where we measure autoantibodies in blood in various inflammatory kidney diseases. This is done in collaboration with SciLifeLab at KTH, using a new methodology established there called proteome-wide autoantibody profiling. Material from a patient cohort from Linköping has been examined and will continue to be analyzed prior to publication. Another larger study using the same methodology is planned. The new project is named "Autoantibody profiling to identify candidate biomarkers in vasculitis and glomerular disease (AUTOVASC)" and will be conducted in Sweden with sample collections from four Swedish universities, but led from Linköping. Interest in inflammatory kidney diseases and new potential autoantibodies is a growing research field, not least because it can contribute to better treatment strategies. You will conduct experiments, analyze and present results, which also includes handling clinical data and writing manuscripts.

You should be interested in conducting research within the projects described above.

About You

We are looking for someone who is independent, proactive, structured, and meticulous in their work. You are motivated to learn new things and working methods, have good communication skills, and work well in teams. You have very good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in English.

We want you to have:

• A PhD degree in biomedicine or a foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a PhD in a relevant field.
• Good knowledge of methods for measuring and analyzing proteins and antibodies from blood.

It is meritorious if you have prior knowledge of the "proteome-wide autoantibody profiling" method.

Your Workplace

You will work at DISP (https://liu.se/organisation/liu/hmv/disp) and the Unit for Internal Medical Sciences (IMD) (https://liu.se/organisation/liu/hmv/disp/enheten-for-internmedicinska-vetenskaper). The position is affiliated with the Ingrid Asp Centre for Nephrological Research (https://liu.se/forskning/ingrid-asp-centrum-for-njurmedicinsk-forskning). At the centre, patient-oriented nephrological research is conducted with the aim of developing knowledge about disease mechanisms and finding new and more effective treatments. The centre serves as a hub for physicians and biomedical researchers to strengthen kidney research through various local, national, and international collaborations. We also spread knowledge about the impact of kidney diseases on public health and continuously arrange seminar series and symposia at the centre.

About the Employment

The employment is temporary, full-time (100%), for 1 year.

The start date is September 1, 2026.

A security clearance may be conducted before a decision on employment is made.

Salary and Benefits

Linköping University applies individual salary setting.

Read more about benefits for employees at liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/formaner (https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/formaner).

Union Representatives

Information about union representatives can be found at liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/hjalp-for-sokande (https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/hjalp-for-sokande).

Application

We welcome you to submit your application with a CV and cover letter by July 13, 2026. You apply for this position by clicking the "Apply" button below. Applications received after the last application date will not be considered. Interviews are planned for August.

We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, as this enriches and develops our operations. For us, it is obvious to safeguard everyone's equal value, rights, and opportunities. Read about our work with equal conditions (https://liu.se/artikel/lika-villkor/).

We look forward to receiving your application!

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