Research Engineer

Uppsala Universitet · Vollzeit

box 256, Uppsala, Schweden

The Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology at Uppsala University has a broad research profile with strong research groups focused on cancer, genetic and autoimmune diseases, among others. One of the guiding principles of the department is to stimulate translational research and thereby promote closer collaboration between medical research and healthcare. Research is conducted within six research programs: cancer precision medicine, cancer immunotherapy, genomics and neurobiology, molecular tools and functional genomics, neuro-oncology and neurodegeneration, and vascular biology. Parts of the activities are also integrated with the departments of oncology, clinical genetics, clinical immunology, clinical pathology and hospital physics at Akademiska Hospital. The department has teaching assignments in several degree programs, independent courses and international master's programs within the medical faculty. The department has a turnover of approximately 550 million kronor, of which about two-thirds are external research grants. The number of employees is approximately 400, of which approximately 100 are doctoral students, and there are in total over 850 active in the workforce. You can read more about the department's activities here: www.uu.se/medarbetare/institution/immunologi-genetik-och-patologi Job Responsibilities Our team investigates cardiovascular mechanosensation during development and develops genetic tools to investigate gene function. The position focuses on leading a research team that uses zebrafish as a model organism. The Research Engineer will also perform practical experimental work on our ongoing projects and take responsibility for establishing and conducting standard experiments in the group. Key responsibilities include: - Organize and maintain the laboratory, including inventory management, ordering reagents and consumables using inventory and order management software, and ensure a clean and functional work space. - Perform support experiments such as genotyping, PCR, molecular cloning and maintenance of zebrafish lines. - Assist with zebrafish breeding and care in accordance with institutional and ethical guidelines. - Contribute to the group's research projects on cardiovascular mechanosensation, including experimental design and data analysis, with co-authorship of the resulting publications. - Generate and characterize new zebrafish lines, including CRISPR-Cas9 knock-ins and transgenics through microinjection. - Acquire and quantify confocal imaging data from zebrafish embryos. - Collaborate closely with the group leader to ensure laboratory activities run smoothly. - Develop and conduct an independent side project in agreement with the group leader. Qualification Requirements - Master's degree in biology, molecular biology, biomedicine or equivalent laboratory experience. - Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage laboratory operations efficiently. - Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative and supportive attitude. - Strong sense of responsibility and accuracy. - Documented practical experience with experimental research, such as from a master's thesis project or a previous research position. - Ability to plan and troubleshoot experiments independently, as well as to interpret and present resulting data. - Good communication skills and fluent English, both spoken and written. Desirable/Meriting Qualifications - Experience with zebrafish, including line maintenance, microinjection and CRISPR genome techniques. - Familiarity with molecular biology techniques such as PCR, cloning and genotyping. - Previous training in Swedish legislation and ethics, animal welfare and the 3Rs, as well as laboratory animal science for zebrafish. - Experience with laboratory ordering and inventory systems. - Experience with fluorescence microscopy of live embryos and quantitative image analysis in Fiji/ImageJ. - Experience mentoring or training students in the workplace. - Positive and dynamic personality, with a willingness to contribute to a collaboration-oriented team environment. About the Position The position is permanent, probation may apply. Full-time employment. Start date by agreement. Location: Uppsala Information about the position is provided by: Thomas Juan, [email protected] Welcome to apply by September 24, 202X, UFV-PA 2026/2647 Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it's like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security clearance. Security clearance is a prerequisite for employment; the applicant must be approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system. 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