Principal research engineer in clinical immunology

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The position

In your future position, you will actively participate in research projects, including data interpretation, statistical analysis and manuscript work. Other tasks include:

• Assessment of cell activation using the IncuCyte instrument.
• Isolation and characterization of extracellular vesicles from plasma.

The person we need

 We are looking for someone with a doctoral degree, and a specialization within the field of reproductive immunology is advantageous. You also have experience in the following methods:

• Ultracentrifugation
• Determination of particle size using Nanosight
• Western Blotting
• Flow cytometry

Experience of research in the field of reproductive immunology and of proteomic analysis with R-programming is advantageous. The job requires excellent proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

As a person, you are independent in your work and confident in yourself. Furthermore, you are structured, loyal, and have good collaborative skills. We attach great importance to personal qualities.

The workplace

You are going to work at the Division of Infection and Inflammation in Sofia Nyström’s and Johanna Raffetseder’s research group. At this division, molecular and cellular research is conducted within the field of inflammation and infection. The research group's focus is to understand how the immune system is regulated during pregnancy and in pregnancy complications. A specific question in the current project is how immune regulation during pregnancy can contribute to the improvement of the inflammatory disease multiple sclerosis.

The employment

The employment is a special fixed-term employment of four months at 100%. Start date 1st of October.

Salary and employment benefits

Linköping University applies individual salary.

More information about employee benefits is available here.

Union representatives

Information about union representatives, see Help for applicants.

Application procedure

Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than September 20th, 2024.

Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.

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We look forward to receiving your application!





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