Research Assistant 50% in medical research with a focus on autoimmunity

The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology (IMBIM) at Uppsala universitet constitutes a broad international environment for research and teaching. At IMBIM, basic research is conducted in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, tumor biology, comparative genetics, functional genomics, immunology, bacteriology, and virology. The department's research is primarily fundamental, but in its application, it has a clear connection and significance for health and disease in both animals and humans. A more detailed description can be found at Forskning - Uppsala universitet (uu.se).

Project Description The holder of this position will work in a research group at Uppsala universitet, with projects concerning malaria immunology.

Tasks The project aims to immunologically characterize malaria, with a particular focus on autoantibodies and their connection to the clinical course of the disease. The work will involve large-scale analysis of autoantibodies using protein microarrays as well as functional studies of cytokine-autoantibodies with cell-based reporter systems. The results will be analyzed together with available clinical information and previously collected molecular data, such as plasma proteomics and the composition of immune cells in peripheral blood.

Qualification Requirements Bachelor's degree in biomedicine or an equivalent field. Documented experience of laboratory work within molecular biological research and data analysis. Experience in autoantibody analyses. Very good knowledge of English, both oral and written, is a requirement. Knowledge of Swedish is a merit. We expect you to be able to work both independently and in close collaboration with other members of the group. Great importance will be placed on personal qualities such as ability to cooperate, flexibility, accuracy, and responsibility.

About the Employment The employment is time-limited for six months. Scope 50%. Commencement 2027-03-01 or as agreed. Location: Uppsala Information about the employment is provided by: Nils Landegren, e-mail: nils.landegren@imbim.uu.se, tel: 0708308347 Welcome with your application no later than October 30, 2026. UFV-PA 2026/3098.

Uppsala universitet 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 universitet one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work within Uppsala universitet https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/

The employment may be subject to security screening. In the case of security screening, a prerequisite for employment is that the applicant is approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received in Uppsala universitet's recruitment system. Union representatives: Saco-S - saco-s@uu.se, Seko - seko@uadm.uu.se, ST (OFR/S) - ofr@uu.se

Open to all We focus on your competence, not your other prerequisites. We are open to adapting the role or the workplace to your needs.