Assistant Researcher to the unit Urology Bladder Research Group Part-time

Assistant Researcher to the Unit Urology Bladder Research Group

Lund University, Faculty of Medicine, Dept. Translationell Medicine

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.

The Clinical Urothelial Cancer Research Group (focusing on bladder cancer, renal pelvis cancer, and ureteral cancer) conducts research aimed at improving prognostic assessment through the use of biomarkers and other methods for predicting and monitoring treatment response. The group is led by Professor and Senior Consultant Fredrik Liedberg.

The research activities are based at the Department of Translational Medicine in Malmö.

Within the research group, we foster a good working environment with respect and consideration in our relationships to each other and strive for a workplace that is developing and stimulating for all employees.

Lund University is a public authority, which means that you are entitled to special benefits, generous annual leave, and a favorable occupational pension. We also have a flextime agreement, which contributes to good conditions for a healthy work–life balance.

In the role of Assistant Researcher, you will perform laboratory work (including cell culture in model systems) and conduct bioinformatics analyses. Responsibilities also include the preparation of scientific manuscripts, the submission of abstracts, and participation in relevant scientific conferences. You may also be involved in the supervision of students.

The following qualifications are required for the position:

• A PhD degree.
• Extensive knowledge of the molecular subtyping of bladder cancer.
• Documented experience in next-generation sequencing (NGS) analysis.
• Extensive experience of laboratory work using bladder cancer models.
• Documented proficiency in spoken and written English.

This is a special fixed-term employment (SÄVA) for the period 1 December 2026 to 28 February 2027, at 100% full-time.

Applications are submitted through the University's recruitment system. The application must include a personal letter describing how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application must also include a CV, a copy of your doctoral degree certificate, and a list of publications.