PhD Candidate in Infection Medicine (PA2026/668)

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Lund University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Division of Infection Medicine
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 17 August 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. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee: Work at Lund University

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!

The Department of Clinical Sciences Lund is one of six departments at the Faculty of Medicine. Clinical Sciences Lund cooperates closely with Skåne University Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine in order to optimize the conditions for preclinical and clinical translational research, research strategies and development, as well as education on both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Type of employment
Temporary position

Employment expires
-0001-11-30

Contract type
Full time

First day of employment
2026-08-17 or upon agreement

Salary
Monthly salary

Number of positions
1

Full-time equivalent
100

City
Lund

County
Skåne län

Country
Sweden

Reference number
PA2026/668

Contact

• Julia Friman El Ghazzi, HR Partner, +46462228714
• Magnus Rasmussen, +46462221797, magnus.rasmussenmed.lu.se
• Pontus Nordenfelt, +46462228571, pontus.nordenfeltmed.lu.se

Union representative

• OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362
• SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kanslisaco-s.lu.se
• SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366, sekocivilseko.lu.se

Published
16.Mar.2026

Last application date
06.Apr.2026

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