PhD position within the Infection Medicine Research Group
- Lund, Skåne
- Tillfälligt
- Heltid
The research group led by Professor Johan Malmström develops techniques in quantitative and structural mass spectrometry to analyze protective antibody repertoires at high resolution. This detailed information on protective antibody responses is subsequently used to structurally characterize conserved epitopes and to facilitate the design of multivalent nanoparticle vaccines. The team was recently awarded an ERC Advanced Grant to determine the optimal combination of epitopes that elicits the highest level of protection.Within the research group, we value a positive work environment built on respect and consideration in our interactions with one another. We continuously strive to create conditions that foster job satisfaction, development, and participation for all members of the team.The research group is now seeking a full-time doctoral student starting on October 15, 2025 (or as agreed).We offer
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The proposed PhD project will first map the antibody epitope landscape of bacterial antigens to identify the most vulnerable and functionally relevant epitopes. These insights will then be applied to design and test multivalent, protein-based nanoparticle vaccines that display the selected epitopes in a controlled and optimized manner.QualificationsRequirements for the Position:
- A Master of Science in Biotechnology, Biomedicine, or Molecular Biology
- Experience in structural and quantitative proteomics
- Prior experience in analyzing proteomics data and knowledge in bioinformatics
- Background in immunology and protein biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Hands-on experience in protein design or structural bioinformatics
- Hands-on experience in biophysical techniques used in structural analysis
- Prior experience with chemical cross-linking (XL-MS) and hydrogen–deuterium exchange mass spectrometry (HDX-MS)
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 October 15th, 2025, or as agreed.How to apply
Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. 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. Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100 | Ort: Lund | Län: Skåne län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: PA2025/2465 | Kontakt: Julia Friman, HR-partner +46462228714, Julia Friman, HR-partner +46462228714, Johan Malmström +46462220830, Johan Malmström +46462220830, | Facklig företrädare: OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli 046-2229362, OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli 046-2229362, SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet kansli@saco-s.lu.se, SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet kansli@saco-s.lu.se, SEKO: Seko Civil 046-2229366, SEKO: Seko Civil 046-2229366, | Publicerat: 2025-09-03 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2025-09-24