Project assistant in Cell Reprogramming (PA2025/2162)

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Description of the workplace
The Cell Reprogramming in Hematopoiesis and Immunity group studies how hematopoietic cell fate is specified, maintained, and eventually modified or reversed. Inspired from the fields of stem cell biology, immunology and cancer, we use an interdisciplinary approach to mechanistically understand hematopoietic and immune cell identities and translate our findings into novel gene and cell therapies. Our group is now recruiting a full-time project assistant that will work on using direct cellular reprogramming as an approach to understand dendritic cells diversity for 12 months.

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.
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Work duties and areas of responsibility
The successful applicant will be working on studying the formation of tertiary lymphoid structures with direct cell reprogramming.
The goal is to identify the mechanisms underlying the formation of synthetic tertiary lymphoid structures and unlock their efficacy in cancer immunotherapy. Specifically, to 1) correlate the presence of synthetic tertiary lymphoid structures with anti-tumor efficacy; 2) identify the molecular mechanisms and sequence of cellular interactions; and 3) validate its efficacy and safety. The selected applicant will be responsible to lead a multifaceted approach including flow cytometry, microscopy, immune function analysis, etc.  The successful candidate will also perform general laboratory organization and administration.

Qualifications
Requirements for employment are:

• MSc in Molecular Biology or related field
• Significant experience in cell culture
• Significant experience in flow cytometry
• Ability to plan experiments, work independently in the lab, and keep an organized record
• Ability to communicate well with co-workers and to collaborate with other scientists.
• Excellent written and spoken English

Additional qualifications for the position are:

• Experience with cellular reprogramming approaches, immunity, or hematopoiesis
• Attention to detail and time management skills are highly desired.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Great importance will be attached to the compatibility of the applicant’s professional and personal disposition. We aim to find a candidate who is highly motivated, ambitious, collaborative, independent and well-structured.

Further information
The position is temporary according to SÄVA for 12 months at 100 percent of full time and starting in 01.09.2025 or according to agreement.

How to apply
Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application is to/should include a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application is to/should also include a CV, degree certificates 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.)