Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Clinical Chemistry: Lund University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in the Division of Clinical Chemistry, emphasizing acoustofluidic cell sorting and proteomics related to circulating tumor cells (CTCs) from cancer patients with metastatic disease.
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Biomedical Engineering |
| Location | Lund, Sweden |
| Employment Type | Full-time, Fixed-term (2 years) |
| Start Date | April 2026 (or as agreed) |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD or equivalent foreign degree within three years of the application deadline.
- The PhD must be completed by the time the employment decision is made.
- Documented experience in high-quality research and teaching.
- Experience in design and development of acoustofluidic and lab-on-a-chip devices.
- Proficiency in biological mass spectrometry and MS-based proteomics.
- Strong knowledge in bioinformatics and MS-based proteomic data analysis.
- Fluent in English (oral and written).
Meritorious
- Validation and performance evaluation of acoustofluidic devices.
- Development of methods integrating acoustofluidic sorted samples with MS-based proteomics.
- Bioanalytical methods for protein analysis experience.
- Practical experience in biological sample preparation for proteomic analysis, ideally at single-cell level.
- In-depth statistical and bioinformatics analysis knowledge.
- Programming experience in R, Python, or equivalents.
Job Description
The role involves independent research and development in biomedical engineering, specifically focusing on:
- Research and optimization of acoustic cell sorting.
- Designing and building new acoustic cell separation modalities.
- Conducting proteomic studies at a single-cell level.
- Publishing results in respected scientific journals and presenting at international conferences.
- Supervising degree projects and doctoral students.
- Actively seeking research funding and managing related administrative tasks.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following via the university’s recruitment system:
- A personal motivation letter detailing qualifications and interest in the position.
- A CV or equivalent.
- Additional documents such as diplomas, references, and letters of recommendation.
Last Date to Apply
March 13, 2026
For more details about the research environment and to apply, visit our website at Lund University. Join us in our endeavor to improve the human condition through innovative research!
