Project Assistant in Exocrine Pancreas Biology and Disease

Description of the workplace
The Pancgnosis Laboratory
investigates the fundamental mechanisms governing pancreas development, regeneration and repair, with the long-term goal of translating these discoveries into new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for diabetes, metabolic disorders and exocrine pancreatic diseases. We combine human tissue resources, stem cell and organoid models, advanced microscopy, and computational approaches to address these questions. The laboratory is located at the Department of Laboratory Medicine at the Biomedical Centre (BMC) in Lund and is part of a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment within the Faculty of Medicine.
We are currently seeking an adventurous project assistant to join the laboratory during its establishment phase and contribute to the development and benchmarking of stem cell and platforms and histology routines focused on pancreas biology and disease. You will get an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a growing research environment and develop skills across a range of experimental approaches. In addition to supporting scientific projects, you will work closely with the group leader to establish laboratory workflows, develop operational routines, and contribute to the day-to-day organisation of the laboratory. We strive to foster a supportive, collaborative and inclusive workplace where curiosity, scientific excellence and teamwork are highly valued.
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 tasks and area of responsibility
The successful candidate will work in a newly established research group investigating pancreas biology using human stem cell- and organoid-based systems. More specifically, you will:
Perform mammalian cell culture and support the maintenance of stem cell-based systems.
Establish histology routines of pancreatic tissue and contribute to microscopy acquisition as well as image analysis under supervision.
Assist with experimental work in ongoing research projects, including sample processing, data collection and documentation.
Contribute to the establishment, optimisation and routine operation of laboratory protocols.
Support the organisation and maintenance of laboratory resources, including inventories, reagents and equipment.
Qualifications
Requirements for the employment are:
Master's degree in biomedicine, biotechnology, molecular biology, cell biology, or a related life science discipline.
Practical molecular biology laboratory experience gained through degree projects, internships, research projects, or equivalent training.
Practical experience with induced pluripotent stem cell culture and an understanding of differentiation protocols, preferably in relation to stem-cell-derived islet products.
Documented experience in processing pancreatic tissue for histology applications.
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
Great emphasis will be held at personal skills and suitability. The position requires you to be organized as well as able to work collaboratively within a team.
Additional qualifications for the position are:
Stem cell culture maintenance experience
Good scientific writing skills
Further information
This is a special fixed-term position of 4 months, 100% of full time, with expected starting date
1 Janyary 2027, or according to agreement. Interviews are expected to be conducted at the Biomedical Centre (BMC) in Lund during November 2026.
We welcome questions about the position and the research environment. For further information, please contact Christos Karampelias (christos.karampelias@med.lu.se).
How to apply
Applications are to be submitted via Lund University's recruitment system Varbi. The application should include:
A CV (including details of two referees),
Cover letter (max 1 page) describing your interest in pancreas biology research, your motivation for joining a newly established laboratory, and how your qualifications match the requirements of the position.
Please also provide the necessary degree certificates of completed education.