Researcher (temp) (PA2022/3154)

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 44 000 students and more than 8 000 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.

The Department of Food Technology, Engineering, and Nutrition reimagines and improves both products and processes in the food supply chain.
Our work has a clear connection to Agenda 2030 through a research focus on sustainable and nutritious food for the future.
Collaboration with industry, farmers, and other research groups both inside and out of Sweden is an important component of our strategy.
Several well-known food innovations have come out of the Department, e.g. Oatly and Proviva.

The research group Food Hygiene at the Department of Food Technology, Engineering and Nutrition develops methods for identification of bacteria and clarifies the role of these bacteria in food and human health. The research performed in the group has been pioneering in development probiotics and the group has a close collaboration within both medical care, industry and academia.

We offer 

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.

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Work duties 

The research projects focus on the analysis of the microbiota composition and its link to immunological responses in health and disease, which are evaluated in experimental studies.

Work duties include:

Conducting experimental animal studies, which include handling and sampling of laboratory animals during the course of the studies, and subsequent analysis of tissue- and blood samples.

Required qualifications for the position are:

 A PhD degree within the subject of the position. 

• very good oral and written proficiency in English. 
• very good ability and proven experience in experimental animal studies.
• good ability to handle and analyse samples by flow cytometry.
• good ability to analyse blood- and organ samples.
• good knowledge of immunology.
• good ability to write scientific literature.

Additional qualifications for the position are:

• Completed and approved training in experimental animal science.
• Good ability to perform histopathological analysis of samples.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Further information 

The position is a fixed term position for 7 months at 100 percent of full time and starting by agreement.

How to apply
Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.).  

Welcome with your application!