Research engineer in diabetes research

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Description of the workplace

The project will be pursued at Lund University Diabetes Centre, one of the strongest centers for T2D research in the world. The position is within the research group Neuroendocrine Cell Biology at CRC in Malmö. The group consist of 2-3 postdocs, 1 PhD student and is managed by Prof Nils Wierup. The laboratory is located at the Clinical Research Centre (CRC) on the hospital campus in Malmö.

We strive to provide the best possible work environment and apply the principle of freedom with responsibility. All team members are actively involved in project management and decision-making processes. We hold regular one-to-one meetings with the group leadership, as well as group meetings whenever it is needed.

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We offer

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

You will work closely with Dr Andreas Lindqvist and Prof Wierup. Daily meetings and direct feedback ensure an efficient climate for solving potential technical problems. We have to some extent flexible working hours to provide good conditions for work-life balance. Read more on the university’s website about being an employee at Lunds University, Work at Lund University.

Work duties and areas of responsibility

You will be responsible for a project on RNA modifications in beta cells. Model systems will be INS-1 cells and isolated islets. Readouts consist of e.g. qPCR, IHC and Western blot-based measures. You will perform CRISPR silencing of certain genes and independently analyse the outcome. You will summarize data into publication quality information.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position include:

• PhD in molecular biology
• Postdoctoral training in relevant area
• Fluent in English
• Experience in CRISPR editing or silencing, cell culture, qPCR, morphometric analysis
• Documented experience in RNA-editing, proven by scientific articles in international journals
• Documented experience in type 2 diabetes research

Meritorious for the position:

• Hands on experience in CRISPR techniques and RNA editing.

Further information

The position is a fixed-term employment for 12 months at 100 percent, starting on 11/9 2026 or by agreement. Interviews will be conducted at our offices in Malmö during 18–22/8 2026.

How to Apply

The position is applied for via the university’s recruitment system. The application should include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how your qualifications match the requirements. The application should also include a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and any other documents you wish to refer to (copies of grades, references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

More information about the Faculty of Medicine

The Faculty of Medicine is a part of Lund University, and is responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our academic programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and are firmly anchored in the faculty’s strong research tradition. Our research spans a broad field within experimental preclinical research, near-patient clinical research and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with its 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers and researchers from all over the world.

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Anställningsform: särskild visstidsanställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100 | Ort: Lund | Län: Skåne län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: PA2026/2333 | Kontakt: Nils Wierup +4640391414, Nils Wierup +4640391414, Tyra Lundquister +46462220000, Tyra Lundquister +46462220000, | Facklig företrädare: SEKO: Seko Civil 046-2229366, SEKO: Seko Civil 046-2229366, OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli 046-2229362, OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli 046-2229362, SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet 046-2220000, SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet 046-2220000, | Publicerat: 2026-07-24 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-08-07