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.
Description of the workplace
The research group is lead by professor Roger Olsson. The research at Chemical Biology and Therapeutics (CBT) is highly interdisciplinary covering organic chemistry, in vivo and in vitro biology, physics, and materials science. We like to work on projects where we can advance life sciences by bringing together new ideas from all areas of the STEM fields. CBT is positioned within the Medical Faculty at Lund University and we have several ongoing projects with leading groups and clinicians.
What we offer
Lund University is a public authority which means that you receive specific benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension. Read more on the University website about being an employee at Lund University.
We are offering an interdisciplinary work environment where chemists, physicists, and biologists work closely together to solve complex problems. We hope that you thrive in a curiosity driven research environment.
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Duties and responsibilities
Organic bioelectronic medicine is a new modality in drug discovery that uses electricity to treat disease by altering the electrical communication between cells. All cells are electrically active, endogenous electrical signaling originates from transmembrane potentials and contributes to cell behaviors, such as migration, adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation. In addition, electrical signals are also involved in tissue development and repair.
We are now starting up a project where we develop and use syringe injectable conductive polymer hydrogels which can be used to treat diseases through electron transfer to/from tissue. The candidate will characterize these polymers in vitro and in animal model systems in vivo.
The candidate will work with animal models, especially Zebrafish.
The project is highly interdisciplinary and the candidate is expected to appreciate a wide range of techniques ranging from electrical measurements to in vivo biology.
Qualifications
Requirements
- Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
- A degree within nanotechnology, materials science, chemistry, biotechnology, cell biology, or equivalent
The following are considered merits for the position:
- Experience in cell- and molecular biology methods, e.g. aseptic cell culture work Experience in work with conductive polymers
- Experience in electrophysiological measurements and/or electrical characterization of materials
- Experience in work with neurological diseases or cancer
- Experience in work with animal models Experience in work with functional characterization of solid materials and/or materials in suspension
- Abroad competence profile is important and knowledge within areas such as materials science, chemistry, physics, biology, and nanoscience are relevant for the project.
Further information
Employment is a full-time, fixed-term position of 4 years, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5 Section 7. Starting date is September 1, 2022 or according to agreement.
Eligibility
Students with basic eligibility for third-cycle studies are those who- have completed a second-cycle degree- have completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses, or- have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad.
The employment of doctoral students is regulated in the Swedish Code of Statues 1998: 80. Only those who are or have been admitted to PhD-studies may be appointed to doctoral studentships. When an appointment to a doctoral studentship is made, the ability of the student to benefit from PhD-studies shall primarily be taken into account. In addition to devoting themselves to their studies, those appointed to doctoral studentships may be required to work with educational tasks, research and administration, in accordance with specific regulations in the ordinance.
Type of employment
Limit of tenure, four years according to HF 5 kap 7§.
How to apply
Applications must include a personal motivation letter, a CV, contact information of two references, a diploma (including a grade transcript) and other documents you wish to be considered (e.g. letters of recommendation). Those applicants, who will be called for interview, will likely be asked to perform a test to demonstrate basic competence.
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About Lund University
The Faculty of Medicine is a part of Lund University, and is responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our academic programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and are firmly anchored in the faculty’s strong research tradition. Our research spans a broad field within experimental preclinical research, near-patient clinical research and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with its 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers and researchers from all over the world.
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| Type of employment | Temporary position longer than 6 months |
|---|---|
| First day of employment | 2022-09-01 |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Working hours | 100 % |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2022/2278 |
| Contact | Roger Olsson, 046-2220000 |
| Union representative | OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-2229364SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366 |
| Published | 15.Jun.2022 |
| Last application date | 17.Jul.2022 11:59 PM CEST |