Associate researcher in studies of blood stem cells (PA2024/2163)

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Description of the workplace
The research group, led by Professor Jonas Larsson, conducts research in blood cell development, blood stem cells and cell therapy for blood diseases. The research group consists of both research and technical staff. The group is located at the Biomedical Centre in Lund. Within the research group, we aim to foster a creative and stimulating work environment to promote new ideas and independent thinking.

What we offer
Lund University is a public authority, which means that you will have special benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension. We also have a flexitime agreement that creates good conditions for work/life balance.
Read more on the University’s website about being a Lund University employee, Work at Lund University

Work duties and areas of responsibility
The research task consists of you independently running and coordinating projects in the research group. Moreover, to independently write articles and apply for project grants as well as to take part in supervision of research team members

Qualifications
The requirements for the position are:

• Doctoral deegre (PhD) within the biomedical field
• Expertise in mass spectrometry-based proteomics on low cell number samples and cellular secretomes using data-dependent as well as data-independent acquisition methods
• Expertise in bioinformatic analysis of large proteomic datasets and integration of multiple ‘omics modalities
• Expertise in cell culture of single mouse and human hematopoietic stem cells using
• Expertise in advanced multicolour flow cytometry and FACS using both conventional and spectral instruments
• Deep understanding of normal and malignant hematopoiesis during early life, adulthood, and ageing
• Experience working with laboratory mice
• Experience with presenting work at international conferences
• Documented ability to attract funding in the form of research grants

Research expertise is the foremost criterion for employment. The evaluation of applicants will take account of their research profile, experience and knowledge.

Further information
The employment is until further notice on full time. Start period is from 2024-10-01 or according to agreement.
A 6 month probationary period may be applied. 

How to apply
You apply for the position via the University’s recruitment system. The application is to include a personal letter
describing how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application is also to include a CV with a list of publications, a general description of previous research work, a copy of your doctoral degree and any other documents to which you wish to draw attention (copies of degree certificates, grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)