Lund University, Faculty of Medicine
Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
Description of the workplace
The Structural Proteomics unit is a part of the SciLifeLab Integrated structural biology platform https://www.scilifelab.se/units/structural-proteomics/
The unit provides access to cutting-edge equipment and expertise, for the analysis of protein interactions and conformational dynamics of proteins using mass spectrometry. The structural proteomics unit does contract research for scientist and companies in Sweden and EU where our main analysis techniques are Hydrogen/Deuterium Exchange – (HDX) and Crosslinking Mass Spectrometry. We are a national Swedish infrastructure that provides research services that can provide insight into the function of macromolecules to generate increased understanding of diseases. The unit is funded by the SciLifeLab, the Swedish Research Council (BioMS) and Lund University.
What we offer
Lund University is a public authority, which means that you will have special benefits, generous annual leave
and an advantageous occupational pension. We also have a flexitime agreement that creates good conditions for work/life balance. Read more on the University’s website about being a Lund University employee, Work at Lund University.
Work duties and areas of responsibility
We are looking for a research engineer that will be a part of our team. The main work will be sample preparation for structural proteomics, i.e. wet lab work and mass spectrometry, followed by data analysis and visualization of data for users of the infrastructure. We envision that you will start with the easy assignments and then, as you learn and become more experienced, progress to increasingly difficult/qualified work.
Qualifications
The requirements for the position are:
- At least a Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as structural biology, bioinformatics, biochemistry, molecular biology, molecular genetics, molecular cell biology, or a related discipline.
- Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written Swedish and English.
- Documented practical experience in laboratory work.
- You enjoy and are motivated by laboratory work and can quickly learn new methods.
- Good computer skills.
Meriting Qualifications
- Documented theoretical or practical experience in structural biology and/or mass spectrometry.
- Experience in project management and communication with external users/customers.
- Ability to communicate scientific results to non‑specialists and students.
- Hands‑on experience with mass spectrometry or related techniques such as NMR, Cryo‑EM, or SPR.
- Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience from industry or other research infrastructures.
We are looking for someone who is
- Careful, self‑driven, and proactive, with the ability to work independently.
- A strong communicator, both verbally and in writing.
- Able to work in a high‑paced environment and make well‑grounded decisions.
- Committed to delivering high‑quality results and overcoming challenges.
- Curious, eager to learn, and willing to develop new skills.
- Collaborative and open‑minded.
Other information
The position is a fixed-term employment under SÄVA for 12 months, full-time,
starting on 1 September 2026 or by agreement.
How to apply
The position is applied for through the university’s recruitment system. Your application must include a personal letter describing how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position.
The application must also include a CV and any other documents you wish to refer to (such as copies of degrees, transcripts, contact details for references, letters of recommendation, etc.).