Assistant researcher in (PA2024/848)

Description of the workplace

The Division of Clinical Genetics, Department of Laboratory Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, conducts research in cancer genetics and new targeted treatments for cancer. The division comprises nine research groups with a total of about 60 employees and with a lot of collaboration in a cohesive research environment. In the research group, we use large-scale sequencing, molecular genetic and cytogenetic techniques, and functional models of somatic genetic changes to understand how childhood leukaemia arises and develops. Our long-term goal is to use the in-depth knowledge of leukemia biology to find new treatment markers and new possible targets for targeted treatment. Read more here: https://www.clinicalgenetics.lu.se/division-clinical-genetics/aneuploidy-cancer. The focus is mainly on leukaemias with aneuplodia, i.e. changes in chromosome number. The working language is English. The research group is led by Professor Kajsa Paulsson. 

The position is located at BMC in Lund.

As a workplace, we cherish a good working environment with respect and consideration in our relationships with each other.

Duties and responsibilities
You will mainly work in a project that aims to investigate chromatin configuration and chromosome territories in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The project will include micro-C analysis, development of methods for 3D FISH and cytogenetics. 

You will be responsible for driving the project forward in collaboration with other research group members. The work duties may also include some supervision of younger employees in the laboratory, writing of scientific articles, and handling of patient samples. 

Qualifications
Requirements for the position are:
- PhD in Genetics
- Experience of research in cancer genetics/genomics.
- Experience with the Micro-C method.
-Experience with cytogenetic methods and FISH
- Ability to conduct independent research at an advanced level.
- Very good knowledge of English.
- Good analytical skills, drive and good ability to cooperate.

Additional qualifications for the position are:
- Experience in leukemia genetics

Research expertise is the main criterion for employment. The evaluation will take into account the research profile, experience and knowledge

Other

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 1 year. The employment is limited in time according to SÄVA general fixed-term employment.

The University applies individual salary setting. Please state your salary requirements in your application.

How to apply

The position is applied for through the university's recruitment system. The application should include a cover letter in which you describe how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application should also contain a CV, including a list of publications, a general description of previous research work, a copy of your PhD degree and other documents you wish to be considered (copies of degree certificates, grades, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).