PhD student in Infection Medicine

PhD Student in Infection 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 Division of Infection Medicine is seeking a full-time (100%) doctoral student starting on August 17, 2026 (or as agreed). The employee will be placed within the research group Quantitative Immunobiology. The group conducts high-technology medical research focused on immunology, infection, and cancer, and consists of a mix of doctoral students, postdocs, and technical and administrative staff.

Within the research group, we value a good working environment characterized by respect and care in our relationships with one another. We continuously strive to create conditions that promote job satisfaction, development, and participation for all employees.

The research group is now seeking a full-time (100%) doctoral student starting on August 17, 2026 (or as agreed).

We offer Lund University is a public authority, which means that employees get benefits, generous annual leave, and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.

Work assignments The work primarily includes functional testing of antibodies through experiments, analysis, and compilation of results. The role also involves cell work and the use of a wide range of experimental methods. Additional duties may be assigned within the scope of the position.

Qualifications Requirements for the Position Master's degree in Molecular Biology or equivalent. Very good knowledge of antibody biology. Extensive experience in molecular biology and flow cytometry. We are looking for someone who works well independently and has strong communication skills.

Merits Good knowledge of infection biology. Good knowledge of microscopy. Experience in cell culturing.

Eligibility Students with basic eligibility for third-cycle studies are those who have completed a second-cycle degree, have completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses, or have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad.

The employment of doctoral students is regulated in the Swedish Code of Statues 1998: 80. Only those who are or have been admitted to PhD-studies may be appointed to doctoral studentships. When an appointment to a doctoral studentship is made, the ability of the student to benefit from PhD-studies shall primarily be taken into account. In addition to devoting themselves to their studies, those appointed to doctoral studentships may be required to work with educational tasks, research, and administration, in accordance with specific regulations in the ordinance.

Type of employment Limit of tenure, four years according to HF 5 kap 7§. The proposed start date is August 17th 2026, or as agreed.

How to apply Applications are to be submitted via the University's recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)

Welcome to apply!

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