PhD Student in Medical Science within Molecular Hematology

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading academic institutions. Description of the workplace We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student for a research project focusing on studying and counteracting age-related blood diseases. The research group is housed within the Department of Molecular Medicine and Gene Therapy and is part of Lund Stem Cell Center. The department has a strong research focus on hematopoiesis in mice and humans, both during development and in adulthood, with the goal of translating research results into a clinical context. In our immediate environment, there are several core facilities (FACS-core, translational genomics-core, viral vector-core, ES/iPS facility, CRISPR-core, and proteomics-core) that cover a broad spectrum of expertise and provide you with excellent conditions to conduct ambitious projects efficiently. Read the full announcement at; https://www.lu.se/vacancies. Read on the university's website about being employed with us Work with us. Tasks and responsibilities In addition to following the study plan for doctoral education and participating in relevant courses, the following work tasks are included: Handling and preparation of bone marrow and blood from mice and humans for analysis Flow cytometry and FACS ELISA and other analyses for protein quantification Cell culture of blood stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells, and organoids Work with laboratory mice (breeding, euthanasia, injections, sampling, genotyping) Bioinformatic analysis of data from flow cytometry, mass spectrometry, and sequencing Ongoing compilation of work and presentation of data to participating researchers. The PhD student shall actively participate in local and international seminars, meetings, and relevant conferences and present the project at these in accordance with the study plan. Work with animal models is included. The PhD student is individually responsible for: Formulating relevant research questions Planning and conducting relevant experiments Making contact with colleagues who best support discussion of the results Finding paths for career support Formulating, developing, and optimizing communication pathways with supervisors and colleagues that best promote the PhD student's work methods and tasks. Requirements for employment are: Master's degree in biotechnology or equivalent Education in laboratory animal science (LAS) Formal education in flow cytometry and FACS as well as extensive experience with multiparameter flow cytometry Experience working with laboratory animals, specifically extraction and preparation of hematological tissues (e.g., blood, bone marrow) from mice Extensive experience with cell culture, particularly modern techniques for culturing blood stem cells and mesenchymal cells Good knowledge in analyzing flow cytometry data in FlowJo Experience with bioinformatic analysis of mass spectrometry data Experience with programming language R or similar Experience with ELISA analyses Documented good knowledge of scientific English Very strong ability to work independently. Great weight will be placed on personal qualities. We are looking for someone who is driven, curious, and responsible. Since the research group has an international environment, you must have good communication skills and be skilled at collaboration. Additionally, the work tasks require you to be organized and have the ability to prioritize your work. Merits for employment include: Experience working in international, collaborative research projects Previous participation and presentation at scientific conferences Advanced education/courses in stem cell and cancer biology Formal education in gene modification techniques such as CRISPR Knowledge in molecular hematology, particularly with focus on blood stem cells and age-related blood diseases. Other information The employment is time-limited to four years full-time according to HF 5 chap 7§ with desired start date of October 1, 2026, or by agreement. Eligibility Basic eligibility for education at the research level is held by those who have: completed a degree at advanced level, completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or in some other way within or outside the country acquired substantially equivalent knowledge. Assessment criteria Provisions for employment as a PhD student are found in Ordinance SFS 1998:80. As a holder, only those admitted to education at the research level may be appointed. In appointment, primary attention shall be paid to the degree of ability to benefit from research education. In addition to the obligation to pursue own research education, the holder may be required to perform service pertaining to education, research, and administrative work according to special provisions in the ordinance. How to apply: The position is applied for through the university's recruitment system. The application must contain a personal letter with motivation for why you are interested in the position and how the position matches your qualifications. The application must also contain a CV, diploma, and other certificates proving that you meet the requirements above. The Faculty of Medicine is an operational area within Lund University, responsible for education and research in medicine, healthcare, and health. Education takes place in close collaboration with healthcare and is well-anchored in the faculty's strong research tradition. The Department of Laboratory Medicine (ILM) is one of six departments at the Faculty of Medicine. We conduct leading research in the field of laboratory medicine with a focus on how diseases develop and how we can improve patient diagnosis and treatment. Some of our strongest areas with world-class research involve cancer, genetics, and blood research. 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