Researcher – Stem Cells and Transplantation Full-time

Researcher – Stem Cells and Transplantation

Are you interested in working with stem cells and transplantation in an international research environment? Do you want an employer who invests in sustainable working conditions and offers secure and attractive employment terms? You are welcome to apply for the position as Researcher at Uppsala University.

The position is located at the Department of Organismal Biology, part of the Evolutionary Biology Centre (EBC). The department has approximately 100 employees, and research spans developmental biology, systematics, evolution, and physiology in living organisms.

Duties

• Prepare and structure a database containing data from hundreds of stem cell transplantations performed in different regions of the brain.
• Organize a communication network with all researchers involved in these studies.
• Extract new information from each study, with a particular focus on the sex of donor cells.
• Summarize and analyse all newly collected information.
• Prepare a scientific manuscript for publication.

Requirements

• A PhD degree in developmental biology or a closely related field that the employer deems equivalent.
• Documented experience in culturing and differentiating stem cells.
• Strong knowledge of stem cell biology.
• Experience in data compilation, statistical analysis, and preparation of scientific publications.
• IT skills relevant for database management.
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal, is a requirement.

Emphasis will also be placed on personal qualities. The individual should demonstrate independence, it should take initiative, is goal‑ and results‑oriented, and communicates effectively both orally and in writing. Furthermore, it is important that you have a structured way of working.

Additional qualifications

• Knowledge of transplantation techniques.

About the employment: The employment is temporary, 4 months (September–December 2026) Scope of employment 100% full‑time. Start date 1 September 2026, or as agreed. Location: Uppsala

For further information, please contact: Elena Jazin, Department of Organismal Biology Email: elena.jazin@ebc.uu.se

Please submit your application by 10th June 2026, UFV-PA 2026/1796.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all of our 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden's most exciting workplaces.

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