Assistant Researcher in Bladder Cancer Biomarkers (Short Contract) at Lund University, Malmö
Job Description
Prof. Fredrik Liedberg’s Clinical Urothelial Cancer Research Group at Lund University is hiring an assistant researcher for a short contract from December 2026 to February 2027. The group works on biomarkers to improve prognosis and to predict and monitor treatment response in bladder, renal pelvis and ureteral cancer. The job combines lab work with bladder cancer cell models and bioinformatics analysis of sequencing data.
At a glance
- Position: Assistant researcher (1 post), special fixed-term employment, 1 December 2026 to 28 February 2027, full time
- Where: Department of Translational Medicine, Malmö
- Contact: Fredrik Liedberg, fredrik.liedberg@med.lu.se
- Reference: PA2026/2556
- Apply by: 26 September 2026
- Apply: 26 September 2026
About the assistant researcher role
- Laboratory work including cell culture in bladder cancer model systems
- Bioinformatics analysis of next-generation sequencing data
- Prepare manuscripts and submit conference abstracts
- Possibly supervise students
What to include in your application
Apply through Lund University’s recruitment system with a personal letter explaining how you meet the requirements and why you want the job, a CV, a copy of your doctoral degree certificate and a list of publications. The Department of Translational Medicine, one of six departments in Lund’s Faculty of Medicine, combines laboratory, clinical and epidemiological research and is based in Malmö. The faculty has about 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö.
What Lund University is looking for
- A PhD
- Extensive knowledge of molecular subtyping of bladder cancer
- Documented NGS analysis experience
- Extensive lab experience with bladder cancer models
- Good English, collaboration and independence
Nice to have
- Experience that complements the group’s current research
Pay and location
Lund’s advert lists a monthly salary without an amount. It is a three-month, full-time fixed-term contract.
How to apply
Apply through the official Lund University page. The closing date is 26 September 2026.
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Hiring institution: Lund University
Official advertisement: lu.varbi.com
How to prepare for this application
- Very specific profile: bladder cancer subtyping and NGS are required, so lead with them.
- Short contract: it runs December to February; confirm you are available.
- Application: a personal letter showing how you meet each requirement, CV, PhD certificate and publication list.
- Deadline: applications close on 26 September 2026.
About Lund University
Lund University, founded in 1666, is one of Scandinavia's largest universities, with campuses in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö.
