Research Engineer in Advanced Cancer

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Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked among the world's leading academic institutions. With approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees across Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö, we are united in our mission to understand, explain, and improve our world and people's conditions. About the Workplace The research group led by Catharina Hagerling conducts translational cancer research with a focus on metastatic cancer in children and adults. The group currently consists of three postdoctoral researchers, three doctoral students, and one clinical pathologist. We are part of Lund University's Cancer Center at BMC and belong to the Department of Laboratory Medicine. What We Offer Lund University is a state authority, which means you will receive special benefits, generous vacation, and favorable occupational pension. Read more on the university's website about working with us: Jobba hos oss. Tasks and Responsibilities We are seeking a motivated and engaged research engineer with a background in clinical pathology for the project "Uncovering The Non-Random Metastatic Behavior of Childhood and Adult Cancer." As a research engineer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to other ongoing projects within the research group. As a research engineer, you will be a central part of the Advanced Cancer research group and contribute to the development of clinically anchored research projects in metastasis biology, precision oncology, and tumor immunology. Your tasks will include: Identification, selection, and quality assurance of clinical tumor and metastasis samples for research purposes. Establishment, further development, and management of research cohorts with associated clinical and pathological data. Histopathological assessment of tumor material including tumor cellularity, tissue quality, immune infiltration, and biomarker expression. Quality control of tissue microarrays (TMA). Planning, execution, and interpretation of immunohistochemical analyses, including PD-L1, CD8, and other tumor and immune markers. Collaboration with Clinical Pathology, the Center for Molecular Diagnostics (CMD), biobanks, and national research infrastructures. Qualifications Required qualifications: Licensed physician with specialist competence in clinical pathology. Documented experience with histopathological diagnosis of solid tumors. Experience with immunohistochemistry and biomarker assessment in clinical practice. Experience working with clinical research cohorts and biobank materials. Experience with tumor classification, tissue assessment, and quality control of FFPE material. Strong ability to work independently while functioning in interdisciplinary research environments. Very good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written. Desirable qualifications: Experience in establishing clinical research cohorts and tissue microarrays. Other Information This is a fixed-term position for 4 months at 40% full-time equivalent. Start date is September 1, 2026, or by agreement. See the full announcement at: https://lu.varbi.com/what:job/jobID:943319/

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job

Stav

active

Viditelnost

public

Město

Lund

Adresa

Sölvegatan 19

GPS

55.70466, 13.191008kopírovatotevřít v ▾

Email

[email protected]

Telefon

046-2220000

Zobrazení

4

Publikováno

8. 6. 2026

Upraveno

21. 6. 2026

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