Research Assistant

The Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology at Uppsala University has a broad research profile with strong research groups focusing on cancer, genetic and autoimmune diseases. A fundamental idea at the department is to stimulate translational research and thereby promote closer interactions between medical research and health care. Research is presently organized in six research programs: Cancer Precision Medicine, Cancer Immunotherapy, Genomics and Neurobiology, Molecular Tools and Functional Genomics, Neuro-Oncology and Neurodegeneration and Vascular Biology. Departmental activities are also integrated with the units for Oncology, Clinical Genetics, Clinical Immunology, Clinical Pathology, and Hospital Physics at Uppsala University Hospital. The department has teaching assignments in several education programs, including Master Programs, at the Faculty of Medicine. The department has a yearly turnover of around SEK 550 million, out of which about two thirds derive from external funding. IGP has approximately 400 employees, out of which 100 are PhD-students, and there are in total more than 850 affiliated staff members. More information about the department's activities can be found here: www.uu.se/en/staff/department/immunology-genetics-and-pathology

Duties
We are seeking a research assistant to join Oskar Eriksson’s research group at the Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology. The group’s research focuses on translational studies of the complement system and the innate immune system and is funded by the Swedish Research Council and the Swedish Society for Medical Research (SSMF) (https://www.uu.se/en/department/immunology-genetics-and-pathology/research/vascular-biology/oskar-eriksson).
The successful candidate will assist in a project investigating endothelial cell–specific expression of complement factors and their role in endothelial cell activation and blood clot formation, using experimental methods as well as publicly available RNA-seq and proteomics datasets. The group’s work is translational, and there are opportunities to validate experimental findings in clinical materials.
The project involves work with advanced cell models and techniques such as CRISPR and lentiviral overexpression of proteins, as well as analytical methods such as flow cytometry and fluorescence microscopy. Other tasks in the project include recombinant protein expression and the purification of proteins and antibodies from plasma. The position offers strong opportunities for professional development within biomedical research and serves as an excellent platform for further doctoral studies in the field.

Required qualifications
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Very strong practical laboratory skills and experience with molecular biology techniques.
- Extensive experience working with cell culture.
- Documented experience in compiling and presenting results both orally and in writing.
- Very good command of English, both spoken and written.
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and abilities.

Desirable / meritorious qualifications
- Experience using CRISPR technologies and lentiviral transduction in cell culture models.
- Experience in experimental research within vascular biology.

About the employment
The position is a fixed-term appointment for 6 months, with the possibility of extension. The position is full-time. Start date by agreement. Location: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Oskar Eriksson, oskar.eriksson@igp.uu.se

Please submit your application by 19 Febuary 2026, UFV-PA 2025/3948

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