Project Assistant in Hematology and Clinical Immunology

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked as one of the world's leading academic institutions. It has approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our effort to understand, explain, and improve our world and people's conditions. Description of the Workplace The Hematogenomics Research Group is located at the Department of Hematology and Clinical Immunology and studies how genetic variation affects blood cell formation and the risk of blood diseases. The research group is led by Professor Björn Nilsson and consists of staff members with complementary expertise (clinical, experimental, bioinformatic). The research group is located at the Biomedical Center (BMC) in Lund. We are now seeking a project assistant for our research group. What We Offer Lund University is a state authority, which means you will receive special benefits, generous vacation, and favorable occupational pension. We also have a flexible working time agreement that creates good conditions for balance between work and leisure. Read more on the university's website about working at Lund University, Work with Us. Tasks and Responsibilities The position as project assistant primarily involves responsibility for bioinformatic analysis of large-scale flow cytometry data and assistance with various types of bioinformatic analyses. Qualifications Requirements for employment are: University education at the master's level in a relevant field (e.g., master's degree in bioinformatics) Solid bioinformatic competence Good programming skills Previous experience participating in research projects within a subject relevant to the research group Documented knowledge of and experience with software for automatic gating of flow cytometry data Good English language skills Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and suitability. The position requires that you have good collaboration skills and good communication skills. Other Information The employment is a special fixed-term employment (SÄVA) on a full-time basis (100%) limited to 6 months with a desired start date of 2026-09-15, or by agreement. How to Apply The position is filled through the university's recruitment system. The application must include a cover letter where you describe how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application must also include a CV, including a publication list, a general description of previous research work, a copy of your doctoral degree, and any other information you wish to provide (copies of degree certificates, grades, reference information, recommendation letters, etc.) The university applies individual salary setting. Please indicate your salary expectations in your application. The Faculty of Medicine is an operational area within Lund University, responsible for education and research in medicine, care, and health. Education takes place in close collaboration with the healthcare system and is well-rooted in the faculty's strong research tradition. The faculty's research spans a broad range of experimental basic research, patient-centered clinical research, and health science research. The Faculty of Medicine, with over 1,800 employees and 3,000 students in Lund, Malmö, and Helsingborg, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers, and researchers from around the world. 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 diagnostics and treatment. Some of our strongest research areas, featuring world-class research, involve cancer, genetic, and blood research. We ask that all contacts from advertising sales, recruitment, and staffing companies be refrained from due to state procurement regulations.

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