PhD position within Infection Medicine - EU MCSA DN project StraDiVarious

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. About the EU MCSA DN project StraDiVarious StraDiVarious (Strains, Diagnostics and Variants) (www. stradivarious.eu) is a European-wide intersectoral doctoral training network focused on emerging bacterial threats – specifically the ESKAPE pathogens (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter spp). Our goal is to make a difference in the development of next-generation strain-specific rapid diagnostics, and to help find potential drug and vaccine targets. We offer Lund University is a public authority, which means that employees get benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/work-lund-university Work assignments The doctoral student will study how the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus bind to human proteins and modify their functions. The tasks include using methods in molecular biology, bioinformatics, quantitative and structural proteomics, and structural biology (cryo-electron microscopy) to determine the interactions between various intact bacteria, bacterial virulence factors, and human proteins. The research group Structural Infectious Medicine (STRIME) is a small team consisting of one PhD student and MSc students, working closely with other researchers in experimental and clinical infectious medicine as well as proteomics. The doctoral student will also collaborate with different partners within the StraDiVarious consortium and is expected to participate in both national and international meetings and conferences. In addition to summarizing scientific manuscripts based on the data generated during the project, the doctoral student is also expected to compile scientific review articles. We are now looking for a curious, goal-oriented, and well-organized individual who wants to train as a researcher. The PhD position is expected to start on September 1, 2026. The doctoral student may also take part in a limited amount of teaching at the bachelor’s or master’s level. Qualifications Requirements for the Position: - Master’s degree or equivalent, with 240 ECTS credits in a relevant subject such as medicine, biomedicine, or molecular biology. - Previous knowledge in experimental infection medicine and microbiology. - Knowledge in molecular biology and protein mass spectrometry or alternatively structural biology. - Knowledge in data analysis and statistics. - Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. - Documented experience in scientific work. We also value personal qualities that are important for this position, such as curiosity, commitment, and motivation. Merits: - Strong ability to collaborate. - Ability to work independently on projects and to organize and plan your work. - Ability to document your work in a thorough and organized manner. Eligibility Students with basic eligibility for third-cycle studies are those who- have completed a second-cycle degree- have completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses, or- have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad. The employment of doctoral students is regulated in the Swedish Code of Statues 1998: 80. Only those who are or have been admitted to PhD-studies may be appointed to doctoral studentships. When an appointment to a doctoral studentship is made, the ability of the student to benefit from PhD-studies shall primarily be taken into account. In addition to devoting themselves to their studies, those appointed to doctoral studentships may be required to work with educational tasks, research and administration, in accordance with specific regulations in the ordinance. Type of employment Limit of tenure, four years according to HF 5 kap 7§. The proposed start date is September 1st, 2026, or as agreed. How to apply This recruitment is conducted in collaboration with the EU MSCA Doctoral Network. To ensure your application is considered, you must submit it through both Varbi and the EU project’s official website. See the projects link here: https://positions.stradivarious.eu/jobs/6722461-dc2-characterization-of-pathogen-strain-diversity-and-host-interactions-by-proteomics-mass The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.). Welcome to apply! The Faculty of Medicine is a part of Lund University, and is responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our academic programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and are firmly anchored in the faculty’s strong research tradition. Our research spans a broad field within experimental preclinical research, near-patient clinical research and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with its 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers and researchers from all over the world. We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.