Postdoctoral Fellow in Tumor Biology: Lund University, Faculty of Medicine, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Tumor Biology within the Department of Laboratory Medicine. The role focuses on experimental and translational research related to solid tumors, particularly in reprogramming tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs).
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Tumor Biology, Bioinformatics |
| Location | Lund University, Lund, Sweden |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in Bioinformatics or related field |
| Job Type | Temporary, Full-time |
| Contract Length | 2 years (potential extension up to 3 years) |
| Start Date | 1 February 2026 (or as agreed) |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
Job Description
The postdoctoral position involves:
- Identifying new targeted therapies that shift TAMs toward an anti-tumorigenic state.
- Mapping macrophage gene signatures related to survival, treatment response, and relapse.
- Defining tumor microenvironment signatures that predict therapy outcomes.
- Analyzing omics data to identify relevant downstream targets.
- Developing and maintaining computational pipelines for analyzing spatial transcriptomics and multiplex imaging datasets.
You will collaborate closely with experimental biologists, clinicians, and data scientists, actively participating in seminars, group meetings, and other relevant research activities.
Qualifications
Required:
- PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related quantitative field.
- Expertise in spatial transcriptomics data analysis and multiplex imaging technologies.
- Strong programming skills in at least one scientific programming language.
- Knowledge of statistical methods, machine learning, or image analysis pipelines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred:
- Experience in integrating multimodal omics datasets.
- Wet lab experience, particularly in multiplex staining and spatial transcriptomics.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via Lund University’s recruitment system and should include:
- A cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position.
- CV with a list of publications.
- A description of previous research work.
- A copy of your doctoral degree certificate and any additional relevant documents (diplomas, transcripts, references, etc.).
Last Date to Apply
04 January 2026
For any inquiries, please contact:
- Charlotte Rolny
Phone: +46462220000
Email: charlotte.rolny@med.lu.se
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