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 

The successful candidate will conduct hands-on laboratory research within a project focused on precision medicine and targeted cancer treatment. The candidate will perform and optimize experiments involving cell culture, cell engineering, molecular and cellular biology, drug screening, and drug-response assays, while investigating drug metabolism and cancer cell-specific vulnerabilities to identify novel therapeutic targets. The candidate will also contribute to the development and validation of experimental models for evaluating potential targeted therapies. The position involves close collaboration with other researchers and members of the research team and requires a strong commitment to hands-on laboratory work. This is a fully on-site position with no option for remote work.

Requirements 

- Holds a master’s degree in molecular biology, cancer biology, or a related field.
- Have strong skills in cell culture and other relevant wet-lab techniques; experience in cell engineering, cancer biology, drug screening, or drug metabolism is highly desirable.
- Have a strong passion for hands-on laboratory research and enthusiasm for spending time conducting experiments in the laboratory.
- Be able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team.
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken), with strong teamwork, communication, and mentoring skills.

Additional qualifications

- Experience with animal/in vivo research would be considered an additional advantage.
- Previous experience in precision oncology, targeted therapy, pharmacology, or cancer drug development would be highly advantageous.

About the employment

The employment is a temporary position, 12 months. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Xiaonan Zhang, xiaonan.zhang@igp.uu.se or xiaonan.zhang@scilifelab.se

Please submit your application by 30 September 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2541