Postdoc: Translational Lung Transplantation Research

Lund University; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 402,000 - 536,000; Full time

Job summary

Lund University’s Biomedical Centre (BMC) in Lund is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to advance clinically oriented lung transplantation research. The project focuses on reactivation of developmental signaling pathways, lung tissue repair, and regeneration, using in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo approaches bridging preclinical and clinical medicine.

The successful candidate will design and carry out experiments, including CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, cell isolation and characterization, and

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in biochemistry, bioengineering, or cell and molecular biology.
• Experience with CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing in primary cells, including mesenchymal cells.
• Strong translational research background in lung transplantation or related fields.
• Experience with standard cellular/molecular techniques: Western blot, ELISA, mass spectrometry, qPCR, immunohistochemistry, HPLC.
• Experience isolating, culturing, and differentiating primary cells.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others.
• Mentoring/supervising postdocs and students is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Independently design, plan, and conduct research; manage data across the project.
• Employ advanced CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing and tissue processing; protocol development and optimization.
• Isolate cells from tissue and characterize primary and commercial cells; assess proliferation, migration, ICC.
• Prepare high-quality manuscripts for international peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate with internal and external team members; mentor postdocs and students.

Skills

CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing

Cell culture

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Mentoring/supervision

Education

PhD in biochemistry, bioengineering, or cell & molecular biology

Tools

Western blotting

ELISA

Mass spectrometry

qPCR

Immunohistochemistry

HPLC

Tissue processing

Job description

Lund University’s Biomedical Centre (BMC) in Lund is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to advance clinically oriented lung transplantation research. The project focuses on reactivation of developmental signaling pathways, lung tissue repair, and regeneration, using in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo approaches bridging preclinical and clinical medicine.

The successful candidate will design and carry out experiments, including CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, cell isolation and characterization, and