Research assistant at BKV

The position

You will contribute to research aimed at understanding how communication between different organs influences cancer progression, with a particular focus on gastrointestinal tumors that frequently metastasize to the liver. The work involves handling and analyzing patient samples, as well as conducting experimental studies on cells and tissues to identify factors that promote metastasis. You will also participate in projects that explore other tumor types and their metastatic patterns, with the ultimate goal of generating insights that can improve clinical practice and enable innovative treatment options for patients with aggressive metastatic cancers. 

The person we need

We want you to have a master's degree in natural sciences/medical biosciences.

We are looking for a highly driven, confident, and reliable individual with strong integrity. You should possess excellent collaboration skills, be service-oriented, and work in a structured manner. You have good knowledge of english, both spoken and written.

Requirements: 

• At least one year of laboratory experience. 
• Proven experience with the following methods/techniques:  
  • Handling patient samples  
  • Neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) assays 
  • Isolation, phenotyping, and culture of immune cells 

Additional qualifications considered an advantage: 

• Further education in research methodology and statistics 
• International experience in biomedical research institutions 
• Spectral flow cytometry 
• Tissue staining and imaging using confocal microscopy
• Work with immune cells 

We value a proactive approach to learning and teaching, as well as the ability to foster and organize discussions or seminars. 

The workplace

You will join the Division of Surgery, Orthopedics, and Oncology (KOO) within the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV). 

Our research focuses on understanding inter-organ communication and its impact on cancer progression. We primarily study gastrointestinal tumors that metastasize to the liver, with a particular emphasis on the role of the immune system in pro- and anti-metastatic processes and its interplay with metabolic dysregulation. Additionally, we investigate other cancer types and their metastatic patterns to develop insights that can improve clinical practice and lead to new treatment opportunities for patients with metastatic disease. 

The employment

The position is a temporary employment between 260101-260731.

Salary and employment benefits

Linköping University applies individual salary setting.

More information about employee benefits is available here.

Union representatives

Information about union representatives, see Help for applicants.

Application procedure

Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than 251216.

Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.