Doctoral Student in Medical Science – Molecular Hematology, Lund University, Sweden

Summary

Lund University’s Department of Laboratory Medicine is seeking a highly motivated doctoral student for a fully funded 4-year PhD research project dedicated to studying and combating age-related hematological disorders. Based within the Division of Molecular Medicine and Gene Therapy and the Lund Stem Cell Center, the successful candidate will work in an international research environment with access to cutting-edge core facilities (FACS, CRISPR, Proteomics, Viral Vector, and Translational Genomics).

Designation

Doctoral Student / PhD Candidate in Medical Science (Molecular Hematology)

Overview Table

Research Area

• Field: Medical Science / Molecular Hematology / Stem Cell Biology
• Focus Areas:
  • Age-related hematological disorders
  • Hematopoiesis in mice and humans (development and adulthood)
  • Flow cytometry & FACS, cell sorting, organoids, and stem cell culturing
  • Bioinformatic analysis of flow cytometry, sequencing, and mass spectrometry data

Location

• City: Lund
• County: Skåne län
• Country: Sweden

Eligibility & Qualifications

General Eligibility (Admission to Third-Cycle Studies)

• Completed a second-cycle (Master’s level) qualification, or
• Completed at least 240 ECTS credits (including at least 60 credits at the second-cycle level), or
• Acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or abroad.

Mandatory Requirements

• Master of Science in Engineering in Biotechnology or equivalent qualification.
• Certification in Laboratory Animal Science (LAS).
• Formal training and extensive hands-on experience in multiparameter flow cytometry and FACS.
• Experience in laboratory mouse handling (sampling, tissue extraction, breeding, euthanasia, injections, genotyping).
• Extensive experience in cell culture (specifically hematopoietic stem cells and mesenchymal stromal/stem cells).
• Proficiency in FlowJo for flow cytometry analysis.
• Experience with bioinformatic analysis of mass spectrometry data and programming with R (or equivalent).
• Experience with ELISA and protein quantification assays.
• Documented excellent scientific English communication skills and ability to work independently.

Meritorious (Preferred) Qualifications

• Experience in international collaborative research projects.
• Previous scientific conference participation and presentations.
• Coursework/advanced training in stem cell biology and cancer biology.
• Formal training in gene-editing tools (e.g., CRISPR).
• Theoretical knowledge of molecular hematology and age-related blood disorders.

Scholarship / Position Description

The doctoral position is a fully funded 4-year appointment under the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance (Chapter 5, Section 7). As an employee at Lund University, the doctoral student receives a competitive monthly salary, comprehensive health and social benefits, paid annual leave, and an occupational pension scheme.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Processing bone marrow and blood samples from human and mouse models.
• Conducting flow cytometry, cell sorting, organoid cultures, and protein assays.
• Analyzing sequencing, flow cytometry, and proteomics datasets.
• Formulating research questions, planning experiments, and presenting data at seminars and international conferences.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through Lund University’s Varbi Recruitment System via the official posting page.

Required Application Documents:

1. Cover Letter: Detailing research motivation and how your profile matches the specific requirements.
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV): Comprehensive academic and research record.
3. Degree Certificates: Copies of official diplomas and transcripts.
4. Certificates / Supporting Documents: Laboratory animal certificates (LAS), training certificates, and recommendation letters if available.

• Contact Person: Maria Jassinskaja (maria.jassinskaja@med.lu.se)

Last Date for Apply

• Deadline: September 13, 2026

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