Research Engineer at BKV

We harness the strength of over 40,000 students and staff. Students who inspire hope for the future. Staff who contribute every day to Linköping University tackling contemporary challenges. Our values are built on credibility, trust, and security. By being courageous, thinking freely, and innovating, we collectively create a better future through both large and small actions. Welcome to apply for a job with us! About the Job Your responsibilities will include participating in experimental studies to understand the effects of toxic substances on human and environmental health. You will primarily work with proteins from cells or tissues. Laboratory work includes protein extraction under natural conditions and performing thermal shift analysis on the proteomes, as well as quantitative analysis of proteins and peptides using mass spectrometry. The role also involves participating in the research group's activities related to the project. About You We are looking for someone with an academic degree in biology, biochemistry, or molecular cell biology, and a master's degree that includes areas such as advanced courses in statistical analysis/modeling, which will be considered an asset. We would like you to have: - Experience in sample preparation, processing, and analysis in a proteomics laboratory. - Familiarity with aquatic sentinel organisms, invertebrates, sediment samples, and phytoplankton. - Skills in project management and communication. Preferred qualifications include: - Analysis of MS/MS spectra for protein identification and target identification. - In silico prediction of biophysical properties of proteins. The position requires good proficiency in English, both spoken and written. As a person, you are structured, self-driven, and proactive. You are motivated and take responsibility for achieving set goals with high quality. You find it easy to work with complex issues and are characterized by good collaborative skills. Your Workplace You will work in the Department of Cell Biology and Neurobiology (CNB) as part of a team of researchers in Susana Cristobal's research group. The Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV) is one of the largest departments at the university, primarily operating within the medical faculty. Our goal is to conduct education and research in medicine and biomedicine with high international quality. At BKV, you will find leading research with both depth and breadth across a wide spectrum of modern biomedicine. About the Employment The position is a permanent employment at 75%. Start date according to agreement. Salary and Benefits Linköping University applies individual salary setting. Read more about employee benefits here. Union Contacts For information about union contacts, see Help for Applicants. Application We welcome you to submit your application with a CV and cover letter by December 15, 2025. You can apply for this position by clicking the "Apply" button below. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, as this enriches and develops our operations. For us, it is self-evident to uphold everyone's equal value, rights, and opportunities. Read about our work with Equal Conditions. We look forward to your application! Linköping University has procurement agreements and kindly requests no direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies or advertisers.