Postdoctoral position in cell mechanobiology (PA2023/696)

Description of workplace 

The research group cell and molecular mechanobiology (LCMM) at the Department of Clinical Science Lund within the Faculty of Medicine currently conducts research with primary focus in using an inter-disciplinary and microscopy-based approach on cellular mechanotransduction and cell migration. The research team is led by docent Vinay Swaminathan and is located at BMC D14. As a workplace, we safeguard a positive work environment with respect and consideration in our relations with one another. 

We offer

Lund University is a governmental authority, which means you get special benefits, generous holidays, and a favorable occupational pension. Read more on the university's website about being employed at Lund University, Work with us

 Work duties

 The candidate will conduct research developing a tumor micro-environment (TME) on a chip model system using novel biopolymer system. Additionally, the candidate will use this system to study the role of the changing mechanical landscape in tumor progression using quantitative microscopy and single cell techniques.

The candidate will perform the following duties in the lab:

Qualifications
The requirements for the position are:

• PhD degree in the field of biomaterials, material sciences or biomedical engineering.
• Good scientific publishing record.
• experience using polymer chemistry, and high resolution confocal microscopy.
• Experience in cell culture of epithelial cell lines including those from the mammary gland.
• Fundamental knowledge in cell mechanotransduction.
• Experience of developing biomaterial-based culture system.
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Good collaborative skills.
• Good drive and independence.

Eligibility

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. This eligibility requirement needs to be met no later than the time when the employment decision is made. We will mainly consider candidates who have completed their PhD degree no more than three (3) years before the last date for applications. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier. These circumstances refer to leave due to illness, parental leave, clinical work, positions of trust within trade union organizations or other similar circumstances.

Basis for assessment

At Lund University, employment as a postdoctoral researcher provides opportunities for scientific and pedagogical merit. There is mainly room for merit in research, but also for certain higher education pedagogical training. Teaching may be included in the tasks. For the employment as a postdoctoral research, scientific ability will primarily be taken into account.

 Terms of employment

This is a full-time employment limited to 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral researcher”) between SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated November 19, 2021. Preliminary start date on or after 1st of April 2023, or according to agreement.

How to apply

The position is sought via the university's recruitment system. The application must include a personal letter in which you describe how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application must also contain a CV, including a list of publications, a general description of previous research work, a copy of the doctorate and anything else you wish to refer to (copies of diplomas, grades, information for references, letters of recommendation, etc.) Also attach a research project plan with your application.