Research Assistant in translational immunology
Do you want to work with human immunology and flow cytometry in a clinically oriented research project, supported by competent and pleasant colleagues in an international environment? Do you want an employer that invests in sustainable employee relations and offers secure, beneficial working conditions? Welcome to apply for a position as a research assistant at Uppsala universitet.
The position is formally placed at Klinisk geriatrik, Uppsala universitet. The work is conducted within the framework of a well-defined clinical research project that combines clinical geriatrics, immunology, and microbiome research. The practical laboratory work is performed at Institutionen för molekylär geriatrik at Rudbecklaboratoriet, which offers modern wet labs and a well-functioning and collegial research environment. The project is part of an interdisciplinary research collaboration with established expertise in immunology and flow cytometry and takes place in close cooperation with the core facility BioVis. The employment offers practical experience in high-quality laboratory work and data processing in an interdisciplinary research environment.
Duties
The work comprises laboratory- and data-oriented tasks within an ongoing clinical research project. The duties include careful handling of fresh and frozen human biological samples, isolation of peripheral mononuclear blood cells (PBMC) and DNA using sterile methods, as well as performing established laboratory analyses, including PCR-based analyses. The work also includes coordination of sample logistics in collaboration with clinical partners and external research infrastructures.
Multiparameter flow cytometry is performed in collaboration with the core facility BioVis. The duties include practical experimental work, quality control of data, gating and analysis, as well as structuring flow cytometry data for integration with existing datasets. The employment also includes documentation and reporting of results.
Qualification requirements
Formal competence
Master's degree in immunology, biomedicine, molecular biology, or other related fields
Professional competence
Documented experience of laboratory work with human biological samples Experience of sterile laboratory work Experience of PBMC isolation Experience of flow cytometry, including multiparameter panels and gating Experience of DNA isolation Experience of PCR-based laboratory methods Experience of basic data processing and analysis, preferably in R
Personal abilities
Ability to plan, execute, and document laboratory work in a structured manner with high accuracy and reproducibility
Ability to work independently and take responsibility for laboratory workflows A structured, careful, and quality-conscious way of working Good collaborative skills and the ability to cooperate with researchers, clinicians, and external partners Very good ability to express oneself in speech and writing in English
Desirable/merit
Experience from clinically oriented or translational research projects Experience in coordinating sample logistics and collaborating with external research infrastructures (e.g., sequencing facilities) Experience of working with complex, multi-step laboratory protocols Experience of structured data management and documentation to support reproducible research Previous participation in scientific reports or manuscripts
About the employment
The employment is time-limited, 6 months. The scope is full-time. Start date September 23, 2026, or as agreed. Location: Uppsala
Information about the employment is provided by: Bodil Weidung, bodil.weidung@uu.se
Welcome with your application no later than August 28, UFV-PA 2026/2450
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