Postdoctoral Position in Translational Immuno-Oncology

Associate Professor Marcus Järås’ research group at the Division of Clinical Genetics conducts translational research in immuno-oncology and is currently seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to strengthen the group. The successful candidate will primarily work on in vivo gene therapy projects involving CAR-macrophages as a novel treatment strategy for leukemia. The postdoctoral fellow will work in close collaboration with a biomedical scientist, an assistant researcher, and two PhD students. In addition, the postdoctoral fellow will be part of the Division of Clinical Genetics, which comprises ten research groups, as well as the Lund Stem Cell Center. The workplace offers a collaborative, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating environment where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute with innovative ideas.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.

We also offer a flexitime agreement that supports a healthy work–life balance and provides employees with flexible working conditions. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee: Work at Lund University.

Work duties and areas of responsibility

You will have primary responsibility for the development and evaluation of an in vivo gene therapy approach based on CAR-macrophages. The work will include DNA cloning, functional in vitro assays, and studies using an AML PDX mouse model established within the research group.

Qualifications

You have experience working with functional in vitro and in vivo assays. Experience in the following areas will be considered an additional qualification:

Lentiviral vectors Cancer research Immunology research Sequencing technologies Cell culture Bioinformatics DNA cloning Single-cell assays

Requirements for employment are:

• Experience in work with laboratory animals
• Experience with cell culture
• A PhD degree in a relevant field

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. The position requires the ability to work independently, as well as strong collaborative and communication skills.

Additional qualifications for the position are:

Experience and knowledge in the following areas will be considered advantageous:

• Lentiviral vectors
• Cancer research
• Immunology research
• Sequencing technologies
• Bioinformatics
• DNA cloning
• Single-cell assays

Eligibility

To be eligible for employment as a postdoctoral researcher, the applicant must hold a PhD degree or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a PhD in a subject area relevant to the position (i.e. biology, biomedicine, medicine, or chemistry). The degree must have been awarded no more than three years prior to the date of the employment decision. In special circumstances, the degree may have been awarded earlier.

Further information

The position is a full-time fixed-term appointment for two years, starting 1 September 2026 or as agreed. There may be a possibility to extend the employment by an additional year. Interviews will be conducted either on-site in Lund or via Zoom, beginning on June 15, 2026.

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a CV, degree certificates or equivalent and details of referees.