Postdoctoral research fellow in urological cancers Full-time NEW

Postdoctoral Research Fellow In Urological Cancers

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 research group Division of Urological Cancers, Department of Translational Medicine, conducts patient-oriented prostate cancer studies within a local multidisciplinary network and in collaboration with international partners. The group develops and evaluates new treatments for advanced prostate cancer and investigates novel biomarkers for prognostic assessment and for individualizing treatment in relation to the natural course of the disease. Our long-term goal is to reduce morbidity and mortality from prostate cancer. The group consists of senior researchers, an associate researcher, a postdoctoral researcher, research engineers, and a laboratory assistant. We are now recruiting a postdoctoral research fellow for the project “Biomarkers and novel treatment strategies for prostate cancer with a focus on immune cells in tumor tissue and circulation.” In addition, the candidate will also be involved in other ongoing research projects within the group. The position is based in Malmö at CRC.

The overall aim of the project is to identify novel prognostic and predictive blood-based biomarkers in prostate cancer. To achieve this, we will perform high-dimensional immunophenotyping and quantify STAT3 expression in circulating immune cell populations, together with associated cytokines and chemokines, in peripheral blood from patients with prostate cancer. These analyses will be complemented by mechanistic ex vivo and in vitro studies, which will constitute the main component of the postdoctoral project. The project is expected to provide deeper insight into how specific immune cell populations and STAT3 signaling contribute to disease progression and therapeutic resistance in advanced prostate cancer.

A postdoctoral position at Lund University will provide opportunities for scientific and educational development. It is mainly a research position, but there is also the opportunity to take part in formal pedagogical training. Teaching may be a part of the position.

The primary responsibility of the postdoctoral position is to conduct research. The following duties are included:

• Experimental work, data analysis and interpretation of data
• Compilation and presentation of data, and writing of scientific manuscripts
• Independent development of project plans
• Biomarker studies in blood and tissue
• Mechanistic in vitro studies based on results from immune cell profiling and plasma protein analyses of prostate cancer patients
• Development and evaluation of novel drug candidates and combination therapies in experimental cancer models
• Active participation in seminars, meetings, and conferences
• Assisting with applications for research funding
• Supervision of students

The position requires:

• PhD or equivalent foreign degree within medicine, biomedicine or immunology/tumor immunology. The PhD must be completed no later than the time the employment decision is made
• Good ability to develop and conduct research of good quality
• Pedagogical competence
• Excellent proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently, in a structured and solution-oriented manner
• Good collaborative skills
• Experience in cancer research
• Practical experience with experimental methods in cancer and immunology, such as immune cell isolation, gene expression analyses, protein arrays, etc.
• Practical experience of flow cytometry

The assessment of applicants will be based primarily on their scientific merits and potential as researchers. Particular emphasis will be placed on scientific ability within the subject area.

Lund University is a public authority, which means you get special benefits, generous holidays, and a favorable occupational pension. We also have a flexible time agreement that creates good conditions for a balance between work and leisure.

The position is limited to two years with a preliminary start date of 2026-09-01 or by agreement. It is a full-time position.

A postdoctoral position is limited to two years with the possibility to extend to three years according to collective agreement for postdocs (The Swedish Agency for Government Employers). A postdoctoral position is intended as an initial step in a scientific career and as an opportunity to develop key competencies as a researcher.

The application is done via the Lund University recruitment system. The application must contain a personal letter motivating your interest in the position and how it fits your skills and merits. The application must also include your degree certificate, your complete CV, and any additional relevant documents that you wish to invoke (grades, contact information for professional references, letters of recommendation etc).