Vacant job

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of 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 Experimental Oncology research group at the Department of Translational Cancer Research, Lund University, led by Professor Kristian Pietras, is driven by the conviction that a tumor is a communicating organ consisting of several cell types that collectively develop into the deadly disease cancer. Tumors are heterogeneous and contain malignant cells with different proliferative and metastatic potential. Although it is a well-established fact that the tumor microenvironment strongly contributes to a tumor's growth and development, we know little about heterogeneity within cell types in the tumor stroma. Our strategy combines high-resolution studies of fundamental biological concepts with advanced mouse models of cancer and exclusive clinical patient material to investigate the microenvironment's role in cancer initiation, progression, and resistance to treatment.

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.

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Tasks and Responsibilities

The growth factor family Transforming Growth Factor (TGF)-ß consists of more than 30 members that regulate cell fate, proliferation, growth, and apoptosis in various cell types. Our studies suggest that direct targeting of the receptor ALK1 is the most effective way to therapeutically exploit TGF-ß signaling in stromal cells. Although ALK1 has historically been regarded as an endothelial cell-restricted receptor, our latest studies have also identified its expression in immunosuppressive macrophages. Inhibition of ALK1 improves the effect of immunotherapy as a result of profound changes in the immune cell landscape. In this project, we will mechanistically explore ALK1's role at the intersection of vascular biology and tumor immunity.

Qualifications

Requirements for employment are:

• Master's degree or equivalent
• Documented completed courses in oncology
• Experience in oncology research with resulting publications
• Experience in research using experimental animal models
• Experience in multiplex immunohistochemistry

Merits for employment are:

• Medical degree (MD)
• Experience from various research projects within the framework of your education

Eligibility

Basic eligibility for doctoral studies is held by those who have: completed an advanced level degree, fulfilled course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or in some other way within or outside the country acquired substantially equivalent knowledge.

Assessment Basis

Regulations for employment as a doctoral student are found in Ordinance SFS 1998:80. Only those admitted to doctoral studies may be appointed as holders. In the appointment, emphasis shall be placed primarily on the degree of ability to benefit from the doctoral education. In addition to the obligation to pursue their own doctoral education, the holder may be required to perform duties regarding education, research, and administrative work according to special provisions in the ordinance.

Other

Fixed-term employment for four years according to HF Chapter 5, Section 7. The employment is a doctoral position, 100%, with start date 2026-09-01 or as agreed.

How to Apply

The position is applied for via the university's recruitment system. The application should include a CV with merits relevant to the position and a cover letter explaining the applicant's suitability. The application must also include degree certificates and contact details for two reference persons.

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 Laboratory Medicine (ILM) is one of six departments 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 concern cancer, genetics, and blood research.

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