Doctoral student in Immunotechnology with focus on computational proteomics

 


Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 44 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Subject description
The research area includes different methods for measurement of protein levels in biological samples using advanced mass spectrometry, and specifically informatic methods for processing and analysis of the data generated from such experiments. The goal of the research project is to develop new informatic workflows to enhance sensitivity and reliability of the data analysis, and in combination with experimental developments, enable analysis of the levels of thousands of proteins in parallel (proteomes) in minute samples down to single cells. The developed methods can be applied in different medical settings to find biomarkers for disease states. The project involves possibilities to test and develop new innovative solutions for data analysis, including different forms of machine learning.

Work duties
The work within the research project includes analysis of data using existing informatic solutions as well as assessment and further development of algorithms and bioinformatic workflows. The project can also include collaborations with experimentalists within proteomics experiments to answer different biological questions, and integrated analysis of large-scale biological data from different analytical platforms.

The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties will also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).

Admission requirements
A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if the applicant:

  • has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
  • has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
  • has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in Immunotechnology if the applicant has:

  • at least 240 credits of relevance to the subject area, of which at least 60 credits from the second cycle and a specialised project of at least 30 second-cycle credits of relevance to the subject or the equivalent, or
  • an MSc in engineering or another relevant degree at the same level

Additional requirements:

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Very goda programming knowledge.

Assessment criteria
Selection for third-cycle studies is based on the student’s potential to profit from such studies. The assessment of potential is made primarily on the basis of academic results from the first and second cycle. Special attention is paid to the following:

  1. Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of study.
  2. An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems.
  3. Written and oral communication skills.
  4. Other experience relevant to the third-cycle studies, e.g. professional experience.

Other assessment criteria:

  • Experience from work with large-scale biological data from omics experiments.
  • Experience in mass spectrometry.
  • Knowledge within biostatistics.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through the applicants experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle programme.

Terms of employment
Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.

Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English and include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Type of employmentTemporary position longer than 6 months
First day of employmentAs soon as possible according to agreement
SalaryMonthly salary
Number of positions1
Working hours100%
CityLund
CountySkåne län
CountrySweden
Reference numberPA2021/4103
Contact
  • Fredrik Levander, Senior lecturer, fredrik.levander@immun.lth.se
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-222 93 66
Published16.Dec.2021
Last application date17.Jan.2022 11:59 PM CET

Post-doctoral position in polymer technology focused on green polymer chemistry

 


Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 44 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Subject description

Polymer Technology at Lund University is an interdisciplinary subject including the chemistry and physics of polymers, as well as the processing and applications of polymer materials.

The post-doctoral position is focused on the synthesis of new bio-based monomers and polymers using building blocks from lignocellulosic resources, as well as the characterization of the structure and properties of these materials. The main objective is to develop new synthesis strategies and new knowledge on how these bio-based polymers, for example polyesters, should be molecularly tailored to meet the requirements of various industrial applications in order to phase out plastics from fossil raw materials. The experimental work includes chemical synthesis and molecular characterization of monomers and polymers, preparation of new polymeric materials, and analysis of, for example, mechanical and thermal properties, as well as morphology and processability. The research is carried out in collaboration with companies and institutes within the framework of the National Mistra-funded research program “STEPS” (https://steps-mistra.se). Departmental work in the form of, e.g., maintenance of instruments and teaching at undergraduate courses will also be included in the employment.

Work duties The main duties involved in a post-doctoral posistion is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. Work duties comprise:

  • Research within the project,
  • Collaboration with academic partners,
  • Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students,
  • Limited administration related to the work duties listed above,
  • Limited responsibility for running some of the instruments of the group.

Qualification requirements Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the last date for applications. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Ph.D. degree in chemistry with a specialization towards polymer chemistry or similar.

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

  • A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research,
  • Teaching skills.

Additional assessment criteria:

Skills and previous experience with the synthesis of monomers and polymers, as well as

  • Experience in practically preparing and characterizing complex polymer structures, especially condensation polymerization of polyesters, is a merit.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the research group, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of a maximum of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated 4 September 2008. 

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English. Please draw up the application in accordance with LTH’s Academic qualifications portfolio – see link below. Include two signed recommendation letters. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system. Read more: http://www.lth.se/english/working-at-lth/to-apply-for-academic-positions-at-lth/

Type of employmentTemporary position longer than 6 months
Contract typeFull time
First day of employmentAs soon as possible
SalaryMonthly salary
Number of positions1
Working hours100
CityLund
CountySkåne län
CountrySweden
Reference numberPA2021/3708
Contact
  • Patric Jannasch, +46462229860
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-222 93 66
Published22.Dec.2021
Last application date19.Jan.2022 11:59 PM CET

Doctoral students in Immunotechnology with focus on PTM Proteomics or Clinical Proteomics

 


Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 44 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Magnus Jakobssons’ research group at the Department of Immunotechnology, develops and uses advanced mass spectrometry to answer clinical and molecular biology questions. The group is now recruiting doctoral students for two independent projects.

The position will be located at the Department of Immunotechnology (www.immun.lth.se) at Medicon Village in Lund and will be associated with CREATE Health (www.createhealth.lth.se) and Lund University's cancer centre (www.lucc.lu.se), and be closely linked to the infrastructure Proteoforms@LU (https://www.immun.lth.se/infrastructure/proteoformslu/). The projects in Jakobsson's research group are carried out in close collaboration with researchers at other faculties and universities, as well as companies. On-going research projects are supported by The Crafoord Foundation, Gunnar Nilssons Cancer Foundation, Fru Berta Kamprads Foundation, Stiftelsen Cancera, Mats Paulssons Foundation, as well as the Swedish Research Council.

Work duties
Magnus Jakobsson research group strives to i) establish new knowledge about cancer-related molecular biological processes and to ii) develop new tools for enhanced diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer (OvCa). The projects use advanced mass spectrometry to answer clinical and molecular biology questions, and the group is now recruiting two doctoral students for two independent projects.

Please note in the application which project(s) you are interested in.

Project I: Novel workflows for mass spectrometry-based analysis of post-translational modifications (PTM).

Description: Proteins are often regulated by so-called post-translational modifications (PTM). PTMs are dynamic and regulate e.g. gene expression and signaling (communication) between cells. PTMs determine the function of proteins and represent an under-explored research field which is expected to play a key role in future precision medicine and cancer treatment. The project includes the establishment and application of new workflows for PTM proteomics and practical work with a wide range of molecular biology techniques, mass spectrometry, and bioinformatics.

Project II: Clinical proteomics to comprehend and enhance diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer (OvCa).

Description: Ovarian cancer (OvCa) affects 1-2% of women and is linked to high mortality. To understand the disease, preclinical models (stable OvCa cell lines) will be evaluated using a spectrum of omics techniques, which include proteomics, phosphoproteomics, and genomics. These assays are expected to reveal dysregulated pathways in OvCa cells. Drugs (inhibitors) against these pathways can be evaluated in relevant preclinical models for effect on cancer phenotype hallmarks, such as programmed suicide (apoptosis) and cell growth (proliferation). The project may also include selection and characterization of recombinant antibodies towards novel OvCa biomarkers.

The tasks include molecular biological work such as culture and analysis of cells. A significant part of the work is expected to constitute laboratory work and experiments that are evaluated with mass spectrometry, as well as bioinformatics interpretation and presentation of corresponding data. The employed candidates will be trained in all relevant methods.

The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties will also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).

Admission requirements
A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if the applicant has:

  • has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
  • has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
  • has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for Immune Technology if the applicant has:

  • at least 240 credits of relevance to the subject area, of which at least 60 credits from the second cycle and a specialised project of at least 30 second-cycle credits of relevance to the subject or the equivalent, or
  • an MSc in engineering or another relevant degree at the same level

Other requirements

  • Very good knowledge of English, speech and writing.
  • Practical experience in at least one of the following: cell biological work, protein chemistry, proteomics or bioinformatics.

Assessment criteria
Selection for third-cycle studies is based on the student’s potential to profit from such studies. The assessment of potential is made primarily on the basis of academic results from the first and second cycle. Special attention is paid to the following:

  1. Knowledge and skills relevant to the dissertation and the subject.
  2. Assessed ability to work independently and ability to formulate and tackle scientific problems.
  3. Ability for written and oral communication.
  4. Other experiences relevant to the third-cycle studies, eg professional experience. 

Other assessment criteria:

  • Practical experience of mass spectrometry
  • Practical programming experience (use of R, Python or similar)
  • Documented scientific interest / experience

Consideration will also be given to good collaboration skills, drive and independence, as well as how the applicant, through his or her experience and competence, is judged to have the ability needed to pass the doctoral program.

Terms of employment
Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§. We intend to employ 2 doctoral students.

Instructions on how to apply
The application must be written in English and contain a personal letter (500-750 words) with motivation as to why you are interested in the position and how the specific research project (Project I and / or II) matches your interests and / or your educational background. The application must also contain a CV, diploma or equivalent and other things that you wish to invoke (copies of grades, contact information for references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Type of employmentTemporary position longer than 6 months
First day of employmentAs soon as possible according to agreement
SalaryMonthly salary
Number of positions2
Working hours100
CityLund
CountySkåne län
CountrySweden
Reference numberPA2021/3765
Contact
  • Magnus Jakobsson, Associate senior lecturer, magnus.jakobsson@immun.lth.se
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-222 93 66
Published30.Nov.2021
Last application date19.Jan.2022 11:59 PM CET

Doctoral student in Immunotechnology with a focus on antibody-related omics data and bioinformatics, and the role of antibodies in allergic disease

 


Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 44 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

The research group is part of the Department of Immunotechnology with research spanning from advanced technology developments to biomedical research. Main research areas include immuno-oncology, sensibilization and biomarkers. Advanced technologies are employed within the department including genomics and transcriptomics, antibody development based on phage display, large-scale mass spectrometry-based proteomics and associated bioinformatics. The department is also responsible for several student courses and we offer high quality education at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Work duties
The position’s research focus is within antibody research, specifically within Antibodyomics with a particular focal point on studies of antibody repertoires and studies of the role of antibodies in allergic disease. The candidate will be actively engaged within the Molecular Evolution research team. This environment is devoted to a diversity of actions related to development of our understanding of antibodies and their development, and use the potential of antibody technology, antibody engineering, next generation sequencing, bioinformatics, cell culture, and immunochemical analysis to address unmet medical needs.

The candidate will be actively engaged in generating transcriptomic (next generation sequencing incl. single cell sequencing) and proteomic (mass spectrometry) data describing human antibodies with a focus on allergic disease. Bioinformatic analysis of such data describing antibody repertoires will be a core activity. Furthermore, genetic and protein engineering as well as immunological and immunochemical analysis with a focus on studies of the role of antibodies in human allergic disease will be a major aspect of the doctoral programme.

The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties will also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).

Admission requirements
A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if the applicant:

  • has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
  • has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
  • has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in Immunotechnology if the applicant has:

  • at least 240 credits of relevance to the subject area, of which at least 60 credits from the second cycle and a specialised project of at least 30 second-cycle credits of relevance to the subject or the equivalent, or
  • an MSc in engineering or another relevant degree at the same level.

Additional requirements:

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • To have completed an independent research project (such as an MSc thesis project or similar assignment) within the field of immunology, immunotechnology, and/or bioinformatics.
  • Willingness to engage in experimental as well as computational research.

Assessment criteria
Selection for third-cycle studies is based on the student’s potential to profit from such studies. The assessment of potential is made primarily on the basis of academic results from the first and second cycle. Special attention is paid to the following:

  1. Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of study.
  2. An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems.
  3. Written and oral communication skills.
  4. Other experience relevant to the third-cycle studies, e.g. professional experience.

Other assessment criteria:

  • Documented experience with the use of R and Python.
  • Documented, experimental experience in the fields of genetic engineering and protein technology (protein production, purification and characterization).
  • Documented, experimental experience of immunochemical assay technologies.
  • Documented, experimental experience with mammalian cell culture and flow cytometry.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through the applicants experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle programme.

Terms of employment
Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.

Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English and include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Type of employmentTemporary position longer than 6 months
First day of employmentAs soon as possible according to agreement
SalaryMonthly salary
Number of positions1
Working hours100%
CityLund
CountySkåne län
CountrySweden
Reference numberPA2021/4083
Contact
  • Mats Ohlin, Head of department, mats.ohlin@immun.lth.se
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-222 93 66
Published16.Dec.2021
Last application date14.Jan.2022 11:59 PM CET

Post-doctoral position in AI transparency and consumer trust

 


Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 44 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

The Department of Technology and Society at the Engineering Faculty of Lund University employs around 80 senior lecturers, PhD students and administrative staff. The department is currently developing a multidisciplinary research environment around the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous technologies in society at large, including ethical, social and legal issues. Current postdoctoral position is part of a research project AI Transparency and Consumer Trust, funded by WASP-HS.

Subject description Technology and society is also a third-cycle subject that encompasses multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary studies of technology’s role, interplay and importance in different sectors of society.

Work duties The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but no more than 20% of working hours. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will do research under the framework of the ongoing research project on AI Transparency and Consumer Trust, funded by the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program on Humanities and Society (WASP-HS), see more below. The project is led by Stefan Larsson, a socio-legal researcher, and Fredrik Heintz, a computer science AI-researcher, and includes two already active PhD students.

The project studies how AI transparency relates to consumer trust and can enable fair and accountable uses of applied AI in consumer markets. This includes i) how AI is governed in consumer markets at large; ii) the consumers’ norms and understanding of AI, especially with regards to transparency, and iii) how AI explainability can be developed in an applied way in the intersection between social, legal and technical aspects in order to strengthen consumer trust.

As postdoc, you will be expected to, independently and in collaboration with other researchers in the team, contribute to advancing empirical, theoretical or conceptual research under the frames of the project. You will be expected to publish scientific work and to participate in the organization of activities and research events within the project.

Qualification requirements Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the last date for applications. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

  • A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
  • Teaching skills.

Additional assessment criteria:

  • Abilities of handling multi- or cross-disciplinary research settings relating to the wide frames of technologies and society.  
  • The candidate’s disciplinary background can be located in the intersection between technical, legal and social aspects of AI transparency and trust.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the project described above and the research group at the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated 4 September 2008.

Instructions on how to apply Applications shall be written in English. Please draw up the application in accordance with LTH’s Academic qualifications portfolio – see link below. In addition, make sure to include a brief proposal for a research plan, including a short description of previous research and a plan for the coming years that includes an account of how the applicant will contribute to the deliverables in the project description. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system. Read more: http://www.lth.se/english/working-at-lth/to-apply-for-academic-positions-at-lth/

WASP-HS This postdoctoral position is part of the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program on Humanities and Society (WASP-HS). WASP-HS aims to realize excellent research and develop competence on the consequences and challenges of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems for the individual person and society. This 10-year program is initiated and generously funded by the Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation (MMW) with 660 million SEK. In addition to this, the program receives support from collaborating industry and from participating universities.

Type of employmentTemporary position longer than 6 months
Contract typeFull time
First day of employmentAccording to agrreement
Salarymonthly
Number of positions1
Working hours100
CityLund
CountySkåne län
CountrySweden
Reference numberPA2021/3376
Contact
  • Stefan Larsson, +46462227158
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-222 93 66
Published22.Dec.2021
Last application date01.Feb.2022 11:59 PM CET

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