Associate researcher in Regenerative and cancer biology

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

Description of the workplace

The Regenerative Immunology research team at the Department of Laboratory Medicine within the Faculty of Medicine currently conducts research in innate tumor resistance mechanisms of newts and its relationship to their regenerative capacity. At present, the research team is working on the to understand the limits of newts tumor resistance and the shared and divergent mechanisms between regenerative and tumor tissue. You can read more about the project on our website www.leighnd.github.io. The research team is led by Senior Lecturer Nicholas Leigh and includes a further seven staff members. The group is international and comprises students, postdocs, and technical staff. We are now looking for a driven and experienced researcher in cancer and regenerative biology to support the project. As a workplace, we safeguard a positive work environment with respect and consideration in our relations with one another.

What we offer

Lund University is a public authority, which means that you will have special benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension. We also have a flexitime agreement that creates good conditions for work/life balance. Read more on the University’s website about being a Lund University employee, work at Lund University.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/work-us

Work duties and areas of responsibility

The research assignment consists of you independently conducting an analysis of regenerative events and genotoxic stress responses, under the leadership of the project manager. The analysis includes newt caretaking, bioinformatics, and common molecular biology techniques. The work duties also comprise of giving oral presentations, generating figures, drafting manuscripts, and mentoring junior scientists.

Qualifications

The requirements for the position are:

• A doctoral degree in cancer biology, regenerative biology, molecular biology, or similar
• Experience researching, handling, and caring for salamanders
• Experience of analyzing morphological events surrounding regeneration and working with emerging model organisms.
• The ability to conduct independent research at an advanced level, having previously led a project independently
• Strong ability to write and speak in English
• Good analytical ability, drive and a good ability to collaborate

Additional qualifications for the position are:

• Experience of generating knockout and/or transgenic salamander lines
• Previous experience of research in similar projects

Research expertise is the foremost criterion for employment. The evaluation of applicants will take account of their research profile, experience, compatibility with existing personnel, and knowledge.

Further information

The employment is for a fixed term of 12 months at 100 percent of full time, to start as soon as possible or according to agreement.

How to apply

You apply for the position via the University’s recruitment system. The application is to include a personal letter describing how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application is also to include a CV with a list of publications and contact information for two references, and a copy of your doctoral degree. Candidates are explicitly discouraged from submitting any documents beyond what is being requested.

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.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine is one of six departments at Lund University’s Faculty of Medicine. We conduct leading research, both broad and specialised, within the field of laboratory medicine, focusing on the onset of disease and how we can improve diagnostics and treatment for patients. Some of our strongest areas with world-class research deal with cancer, genetics and blood.

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Anställningsform: särskild visstidsanställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100 | Ort: Lund | Län: Skåne län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: PA2026/2832 | Kontakt: Nicholas Leigh +4673-4818867, Nicholas Leigh +4673-4818867, Adam Niekrasz +46462220000, Adam Niekrasz +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: 2026-09-30 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-10-15