Associate researcher in Lung Physiology and Infection Medicine (PA2025/1144)

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 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 position will be shared between two research groups led by Lisa Påhlman respectively Arne Egesten. The teams include clinical PhD students and two postdoctoral researchers. The research project focuses on how the innate immune system in the airways regulates airway inflammation, with particular emphasis on the role of mucins. The project utilizes experimental disease models and analyzes clinical samples from patients. We are now looking to recruit an additional assistant researcher to support these studies. The work will be conducted within a network of several interacting research groups that share technological platforms and hold regular seminars. The research takes place at the Biomedical Center (BMC) in Lund, near Skåne University Hospital.

Within the research group, we value a positive work environment based on respect and care in our relationships with each other. We continually work to create the conditions for job satisfaction, development, and involvement for all employees.

We offer
Lund University is a public authority, which means that employees get benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee: Work at Lund University

Job Duties and Responsibilities
We are looking for a person to work on the following tasks:

• In vitro models of airway inflammation
• Design and planning of studies
• Experimental work
• Analysis and compilation of experimental data
• Manuscript writing
• Supervision of students
• Presentations at research seminars

Other related duties may also be included.

Qualifications
Necessary qualifications for the job:

• PhD in a relevant field, such as Medicine, Biomedicine, Molecular Biology, or equivalent
• Broad knowledge of immune system function, particularly mucin immunobiology in the airways
• Documented experience in mucin characterization
• Ability to work independently and analytically
• Good communication skills
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Meritorious are:

• Postdoctoral training in pulmonary and allergy research
• Experience and skills in cell biology techniques (e.g., cell culture and flow cytometry)
• Experience and skills in immunological and protein chemistry methods (e.g., ELISA, SDS-PAGE, and Western blot)

Other information
The position is a fixed-term employment according to the Special Fixed-term Employment (SÄVA) regulations §5 p1 LAS, and it is full-time. The desired start date is 2025-06-19 or as agreed upon, with an end date of 2026-06-17.

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 to apply!