Assistant Researcher to the Urology Bladder Cancer Research Group

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Description of the research group

The clinical urothelial cancer research group (bladder cancer, kidney pelvic cancer, and ureter cancer) works towards improved prognosis assessment using biomarkers and other methods for prediction and monitoring of treatment response. The group is led by professor and senior physician Fredrik Liedberg. More information about the research can be found here. The operations are located at the Institutionen för Translationell Medicin in Malmö.

Within the research group, we cherish a good working environment with respect and care in our relationships with one another, and strive for a workplace that is perceived as developing and stimulating for all employees. We constantly work to create conditions for job satisfaction, development, and participation for all employees. We safeguard both physical safety and the psychosocial working environment.

We offer

Lund University is a government agency, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favorable occupational pension. We also have a flexible working hours agreement that creates good conditions for work-life balance.

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Tasks and responsibilities

In the role of assistant researcher, you will perform laboratory work (cell culture in model systems) as well as bioinformatics analyses. Preparation of scientific articles and also submission of abstracts as well as participation in any scientific conferences. You may also be required to supervise students.

Qualifications

For the employment, the following are required:

• A doctoral degree.
• Extensive knowledge of molecular subtyping of bladder cancer.
• Documented experience of NGS analysis.
• Extensive experience of laboratory work with bladder cancer models.
• Documented knowledge of oral and written English.
• The tasks require that you have good collaborative skills, are solution-oriented, and have the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant, through their experience and competence, is assessed to complement and strengthen ongoing research within the research groups and contribute to their future development.

Other

The employment is a special fixed-term employment (SÄVA) during the period 2026-12-01 to 2027-02-28. Scope 100 %.

How to apply

The position is applied for via 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, a copy of your doctoral degree, and anything else you wish to invoke (copies of diplomas, grades, information for references, letters of recommendation, etc.)

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 cooperation with healthcare and is well-anchored in the faculty's strong research tradition. The faculty's research spans a wide field within 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 all over the world.

Institutionen för translationell medicin is one of the six institutions at Lund University's Faculty of Medicine. We conduct basic research in a laboratory environment, patient-centered and clinical research, and also conduct epidemiological studies.

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