Lund University, Department of experimental medical science
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Description of the workplace
The position will be based in the Microbial Evolutionary Genetics (MEG) Lab led by Johannes Cairns at the Department of Experimental Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University.
The group studies microbial evolution, antibiotic resistance, and microbial interactions using experimental evolution, microbial ecology, and bioinformatics approaches. The lab works closely with national infrastructures such as SciLifeLab and collaborates with international partners.
The position will contribute to ongoing experimental work including an in vitro urinary tract infection (UTI) model and other eco-evolutionary microbiology projects.
The research environment is interdisciplinary and international, and the successful candidate will work closely with researchers and students in the group, including postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, and technical staff.
Research group website: https://johannescairns.github.io/meg-lab/.
We offer
Lund University is a government agency, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favourable occupational pension.
We also offer access to modern research infrastructure and interdisciplinary scientific environments within the Faculty of Medicine and working conditions that provides good conditions for work-life balance, in accordance with Lund University policies
Read more on the university’s website about being an employee at Lunds University, Work at Lund University | Lund University.
Work duties and areas of responsibility
As a project assistant in the MEG lab, you will support ongoing experimental microbiology projects. You will work closely with researchers in the group, particularly assisting Karina Malmros with laboratory work related to experimental microbial systems.
Your duties will include:
- Cultivation and maintenance of bacterial strains
- Assisting with general laboratory organization and infrastructure
- Performing microbiological assays and phenotypic tests
- Setting up and maintaining laboratory culture systems for microbial experiments
- Assisting with experimental evolution studies
- Construction or modification of bacterial strains (e.g., introduction of fluorescent markers)
- Basic processing and analysis of experimental data
Qualifications
Requirements for the position include:
- Ongoing or completed university studies in genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, biotechnology, or a related field
- Practical laboratory experience in microbiology or molecular biology
- Experience with basic microbiological techniques such as bacterial culturing, sterile technique, and media preparation
- Good written and spoken English
- Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Meritorious for the position:
- Experience with experimental microbiology or microbial evolution
- Previous experience working in a research laboratory environment
- Experience with bacterial genetic manipulation
- Experience with data processing and analysis
- Basic programming or bioinformatics skills (e.g., R or Python)
Further information
The position is a fixed-term employment for three months, full time (100%), with start date 2026-06-01 or according to agreement.
How to Apply
The position is applied for via the university’s recruitment system. The application should include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how your qualifications match the requirements. The application should also include a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and any other documents you wish to refer to (copies of grades, references, letters of recommendation, etc.
More information about the Faculty of Medicine
The Faculty of Medicine is a part of Lund University, and is responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our academic programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and are firmly anchored in the faculty’s strong research tradition. Our research spans a broad field within experimental preclinical research, near-patient clinical research and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with its 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers and researchers from all over the world.