Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology at Uppsala University has a broad research profile with strong research groups focused on areas such as cancer, genetic and autoimmune diseases. One of the core principles of the department is to stimulate translational research and thereby promote closer collaboration between medical research and healthcare. Research is conducted within six research programs: cancer precision medicine, cancer immunotherapy, genomics and neurobiology, molecular tools and functional genomics, neuro-oncology and neurodegeneration, and vascular biology. Parts of the operation are also integrated with the departments of oncology, clinical genetics, clinical immunology, clinical pathology, and hospital physics at the Academic Hospital. The department has teaching assignments for several program educations, independent courses, and international master's programs within the medical faculty. The department has a turnover of around 550 million Swedish kronor, of which approximately two-thirds are external research grants. The number of employees is approximately 400, of which around 100 are doctoral students, and there are a total of over 850 active in the workforce.
Job Responsibilities
- Experimental and translational cancer research focused on how the microenvironment affects brain tumor growth and response to therapy
- Develop and evaluate new cancer immunotherapies with a special focus on brain tumors
- Develop and evaluate treatment methods aimed at optimizing blood vessel function
- Supervise doctoral and master's students in their research projects
- Contribute to the organization and further development of experimental systems, advanced instruments, and in vitro and in vivo models
Qualification Requirements
Doctoral degree or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree. The degree must be fulfilled by the time the employment decision is made. Preference will be given to those who have completed their degree within the last three years. The three-year timeframe is calculated from the application deadline. Special circumstances may allow for a degree completed earlier. Special circumstances include leave due to illness, parental leave, union trust positions, etc.
- Postdoctoral researcher with experience in experimental and translational cancer research and treatment focused on immune cells and blood vessels
- Extensive experience with advanced flow cytometry, microscopy (fluorescence, confocal, multispectral), and image analysis (Cell Profiler, ImageJ, QuPath, Horizon)
- Expertise in orthotopic brain tumor models, breeding and handling of transgenic models, in vivo imaging
- FELASA certificate
- Extensive experience in adeno-associated virus production and use in vitro and in vivo
- Expertise in isolating endothelial and immune cells from human and experimental tumors
- Extensive experience in tumor tissue analysis using multiomics (spatial transcriptomics, scRNAseq, proteomics)
- Extensive experience with co-culture systems, in vitro immune activation methods
- Expertise in molecular biology techniques, e.g., qPCR, PCR, gel electrophoresis, etc.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong personal qualities with regard to collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving
About the Position
The position is time-limited for 3 years according to central collective agreement. Full-time employment. Start date by agreement. Location: Uppsala
Information about the position can be obtained from: Anna Dimberg,
[email protected]
Please submit your application by November 26, 2025, UFV-PA 2025/3369
Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces.
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