Principal Research Engineer In Immunology At BKV
Principal Research Engineer In Immunology At Bkv
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We are now seeking a research engineer in immunology with a focus on leukemia physiology.
The Position
You will primarily work on projects focused on understanding how blood cancer cells affect immune systems in various tissues such as the spleen, lymph nodes, and parts of the brain. Your work aims to increase our understanding of the underlying causes that allow leukemia cells to grow in different organs, and what effects cancer cells have on immune cell function within these tissues. A special focus will be placed on studying the impact of leukemia cells on the cells of the nervous system.
Your work will include experimental tumor models, where you will analyze tissues using both histological methods and flow cytometry, as well as RNA sequencing. In addition to your experimental work with generating of new data through in vitro and in vivo experiments, you will analyze data generated through high-throughput sequencing techniques. You will specifically work with integrated analyses of ATAC- and RNA-seq data from single cells. For this, you need to be proficient in using existing tools for bioinformatics analysis.
The work is varied, and there are great opportunities for personal development within our projects and through collaboration with other research groups in Sweden and abroad.
The Person We Need
We are looking for a candidate with a PhD in cell biology or a related field, and postdoctoral experience in both neurobiology and tumor physiology.
The person we need has:
- very good knowledge and documented experience in advanced cell biology, in vivo models, flow cytometry, and omics data analysis, including single-cell data analysis
- good collaboration skills as well as the ability to take responsibility and work independently
It is considered a merit if you have:
- experience working in different environments, with experiences from multiple academic institutions
- previous experience supervising colleagues or team members
Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is a requirement for the position.
The Workplace
You will be working at the Department of Molecular Medicine and Virology (MMV), located at the university hospital campus at Linköping University. The department consists of 12 independent research groups aiming to understand the molecular mechanisms behind medical conditions such as inflammation, infection, and cancer. You will work in a research group of 7 scientists with diverse skills and research backgrounds. The work is carried out in a modern laboratory with excellent access to state-of-the-art core facilities.
The Employment
The position is a full-time, fixed-term employment for six months, but no longer than until April 30, 2026.
The starting date is November 1, 2025, or as agreed.
Salary And Employment Benefits
Linköping University applies individual salary setting.
We offer the possibility of remote work for part of your working hours, when the needs of the organization and the nature of the tasks allow it.
More information about employee benefits is available here.
Application Procedure
Apply for the position by clicking the "Apply" button below. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than 2025-09-24.
Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.
Contact Persons
Johanna Källming
HR-partner
013-28 57 76
johanna.kallming@liu.se
Mikael Sigvardsson
Professor
0708-320120
mikael.sigvardsson@liu.se