Research Engineer in Pediatrics

Linköpings Universitet · Vollzeit

Linköping, Schweden

We have the strength of over 50,000 students and employees. Students who give hope for the future. Employees who every day contribute to Linköping University tackling today's challenges. Our values are based on credibility, trust and security. By being courageous, thinking freely and doing new things, we create together, with big and small actions, a better future. Welcome to apply for a job with us! For more information about the position https://web103.reachmee.com/ext/I011/853/main?site=6&validator=c5f766a55eafbb016232008485a24b49&lang=SE?rmpage=job&rmjob=29880&rmlang=SE Your responsibilities In your future role, you will be responsible for the ABIS register (All Children in Southeast Sweden) and help, among other things, to develop data for collaborating research groups. You will also be responsible for biological samples sent to various laboratories and work with certain immunological analyses. Your qualifications We are looking for someone with an academic degree in an area relevant to the position. We want you to have: programming and data analysis skills in R and Python experience with analysis of high-dimensional proteomics data generated with the Olink Explore platform experience working with large epidemiological cohorts, particularly ABIS (All Children in Southeast Sweden), including participant follow-up and management of biological samples (blood, serum, stool, urine, saliva, etc) coordination of large-scale longitudinal follow-up studies and collaboration with external laboratories and research partners practical experience with immunological, biochemical and molecular biological methods, including ELISA, Luminex/MAGPIX, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, flow cytometry, cell culture and other relevant laboratory techniques. It is meritorious if you have: a strong ability to analyze and interpret large-scale, high-dimensional biomedical datasets, with practical knowledge of machine learning methods experience with biomarker analysis and interpretation of relationships between proteins and diseases associated with autoimmune diseases, particularly type 1 diabetes, as well as anxiety and depression experience using Microsoft Azure platforms experience developing data management plans The position requires very good proficiency in both Swedish and English, in both speech and writing. As a person, you are flexible and thorough. You have an interest in helping others and are accommodating in your interactions. Furthermore, you have good communication and collaboration skills as well as the ability to work independently. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. Your workplace You will work at https://liu.se/organisation/liu/bkv/bkh, in https://liu.se/medarbetare/johlu29 research group. The research group works with ABIS, primarily regarding Type 1 diabetes but also other immune-mediated diseases. The group collaborates with other researchers, locally, nationally and internationally. https://liu.se/organisation/liu/bkv is one of the university's largest institutions with activities mainly within the medical faculty. Our goal is to conduct education and research in medicine and biomedicine, with high international quality. At BKV you will find leading research with both depth and breadth within a wide spectrum of modern biomedicine. About the position The position is a fixed-term full-time employment for approximately one year. Start date by agreement. The position includes on-call duties for freezers associated with the research group. Salary and benefits Linköping University applies individual and differentiated salary setting in accordance with current collective agreements (RALS/RALS-T) and the university's salary formation guidelines. Read more about benefits for employees https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/formaner. Union representatives For information about union representatives, see https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/hjalp-for-sokande. Application Welcome to apply for this position by September 23, 2026. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; it enriches and develops our activities. For us, it is self-evident to safeguard everyone's equal value, rights and opportunities. Read about our work with https://liu.se/artikel/lika-villkor/. Welcome with your application! Linköping University has negotiated agreements and asks us to refrain from direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as job posting vendors.