Project Assistant in exocrine pancreas biology and diseases

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Description of the workplace

The Pan(c)gnosis laboratory (https://www.pancgnosislab.com) studies the fundamental mechanisms governing pancreatic development, regeneration, and tissue repair, with the long-term goal of translating these discoveries into new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for diabetes, metabolic diseases, and exocrine pancreatic diseases. To answer these questions, we combine human tissue resources, stem cell and organoid models, advanced microscopy, and computational methods. The laboratory is located at the Department of Laboratory Medicine, Biomedical Center (BMC) in Lund and forms part of a dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment within the Faculty of Medicine.

We are now seeking a curious and proactive project assistant who wants to join the laboratory during its buildup phase and contribute to the development and establishment of stem cell and organoid platforms with a focus on exocrine pancreas biology and disease.

We offer

Lund University is a government agency, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favorable occupational pension.

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Tasks and responsibilities

The Project Assistant position offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in a growing research environment and develop skills in several experimental methods. In addition to supporting ongoing research projects, you will work closely with the group leader to establish laboratory routines, develop workflows, and contribute to the daily organization of the laboratory. We strive to create a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where curiosity, scientific quality, and teamwork are highly valued.

You will:

• Perform mammalian cell culture and contribute to the maintenance of human pancreatic organoid and stem cell-based model systems.
• Assist in experimental work within ongoing research projects, including sample handling, data collection, and documentation.
• Contribute to the establishment, optimization, and routine operation of laboratory protocols.
• Support the organization and maintenance of the laboratory's resources, including inventory, reagents, and equipment.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position

• Completed master's degree in biomedicine, biotechnology, molecular biology, cell biology, or another related field within the life sciences.
• Practical experience in laboratory work in molecular biology, obtained through a thesis, internship, research project, or equivalent training.
• Experience in basic cell culture techniques and standardized laboratory methods.
• Good organizational skills, good collaborative skills, and very good ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

Meritorious for the position

• Experience in the maintenance and cultivation of stem cells.
• Good ability to write and communicate scientific texts.

Other

The employment is a special fixed-term employment for six months with a scope of 100%/full-time. Commencement is planned for November 1, 2026, or as agreed.

Interviews are planned to be conducted at the Biomedical Center (BMC) in Lund during October 2026.

We welcome questions about the position; for more information, please contact: Christos Karampelias: christos.karampelias@med.lu.se

How to apply

Applications are made via Lund University's recruitment system Varbi.

The application shall include:

• CV (including contact details for two references).
• Personal letter (max 1 page) where you describe your interest in research in pancreas biology, your motivation to work in a newly established laboratory, and how your qualifications correspond to the requirements for the position.
• Degree certificates and other relevant certificates confirming completed education.

The university applies individual salary setting. Please state 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 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-oriented 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.

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