About the position
Description of the workplace
This position is a fixed-term appointment as a Research Engineer in the research group led by Björn Nilsson at the Division of Hematology and Immunology, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University. The research group focuses on how inherited genetic variation affects the human blood and immune systems. The group consists of individuals with complementary expertise, including clinical, experimental, and bioinformatics competence.
We offer
Lund University is a public authority, which means that you will receive special benefits, generous annual leave, and an attractive occupational pension scheme.
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Duties and responsibilities
The research group requires additional support in a major project investigating how genetic variation affects the development and function of blood cells, immune cells, and immunoglobulins. We are looking for a person who can continue to develop our datasets and methodologies.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading large-scale studies on how genetic variation influences the development and function of immune cells and immunoglobulins.
Developing software for the management and analysis of large-scale, high-dimensional immunophenotyping data.
Supervising students.
Qualifications
Requirements for the position:
Strong academic background in molecular biology, including postgraduate education in a relevant field.
Extensive research experience in blood and immune genetics, particularly regarding how inherited genetic variation affects the development and function of immune cells and immunoglobulins.
Strong experimental and bioinformatics expertise.
Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
Additional information
This is a full-time fixed-term Special Fixed-Term Employment (SÄVA) for three months, starting on 15 November 2026, or as otherwise agreed.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through Lund University's recruitment system.
The application should include:
A cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your qualifications match the requirements.
A curriculum vitae (CV).
Any additional documents you wish to submit in support of your application (copies of degree certificates, references, etc.).
Lund University applies individual salary setting. You are welcome to state your salary expectations in your application.
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