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.
Molecular Neurogenetics is a research group at the department of Experimental Medical Science at the Faculty of Medicine. We are conducting world leading research on the human brain and it’s relation to diseases. Please read more about our research here: https://www.molecular-neurogenetics.lu.se/
The research group is led by Professor Johan Jakobsson and includes 14 more coworkers. The group is international and contains researchers, administration and technicians. We are now looking for a new project assistant within a project focusing on bioinformatic analysis of single cell RNA data from post mortem tissue form patients with Parkinson’s Disease. As a group we are actively working for a good work environment with respect and care in the relationships between us.
Lund University is a government agency, which means that you get special benefits, generous holidays and a favourable occupational pension. As a doctoral student at Lund University, you are both admitted as a student and employed, which gives you several benefits. Read more about being admitted and employed at the university's website.
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The project you will be part of is focusing on using advanced bioinformatic methods for analyzing available large-scale single cell RNA sequencing data from the Y-chromosome from patients with Parkinson’s disease to identify sex specific changes in gene regulation. Your will be conducting different types of bioinformatic analysis.
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Master degree or similar within a relevant research area such as neurobiology or bioinformatics.
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Documented experience of bioinformatic work
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Documented good knowledge within bioinformatic analysis
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Good knowledge of the English language both verbally and written
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Experience with single-cell RNA-seq analysis
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Experience of working in a team environment
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Good ability to work in co-operational projects both within the group and with other research teams and other research fields
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A positive attitude, hardworking and with a goal to succeed
This is a full-time employment for maximum 12 months. Starting date in September 1st, 2026, the starting date can be discussed. The employment is in Sweden, and you are expected to be preforming your work on site in Lund.
The position is applied for via the university application system. The application should contain a personal letter stating why you are interested in this position and how the position matches your merits. The application should also contain a CV, certificate of degree or similar as well as other things you might want to invoke (copies of grades, contact information for references, letter of recommendation and so on)
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.
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Anställningsform: särskild visstidsanställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100 | Ort: Lund | Län: Skåne län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: PA2026/2041 | Kontakt: Johan Jakobsson , Johan Jakobsson , | Facklig företrädare: SEKO: Seko Civil 046-2229366, SEKO: Seko Civil 046-2229366, OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli 046-2229362, OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli 046-2229362, SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet 046-2220000, SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet 046-2220000, | Publicerat: 2026-06-18 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-07-01
