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Exciting Postdoctoral Opportunity in HIV Immunology Research

Position: Postdoctoral Fellow 
Location: Molecular Virology, Linköping University, Sweden 
Duration: 2 years (with potential extension for 2 more years) 

We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate Postdoctoral Fellow to join our cutting-edge research team at Linköping University, Sweden. Our lab, led by Professor Marie Larsson, focuses on HIV immunology, particularly the intricate interactions between HIV-1 and dendritic cells (DCs) and their role in T cell activation and the events of primary HIV infection of mucosal tissues. 

  • The lab’s research Focuses on: 
     Unraveling the mechanisms of primary HIV infection in mucosal tissues, including identifying key receptors and cells involved in early infection of the cervical and rectal mucosa. 
     Utilizing in vitro lymph node models to explore how HIV presence during DC-T cell priming impacts T cell functionality. 
     Investigating the immunomodulatory effects of free and complement-opsonized HIV on DCs and how these interactions influence their ability to activate T cells. 
    Innovative techniques such as scRNA seq, proteomics, spectral flow cytometry, primary cell and tissue culture, cell signaling, tissue bioinformatics will be employed to drive discoveries. 
     
  • Desired Skills & Experience: 
    PhD in Virology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, or related fields. 
     Experience working with Dendritic Cells (DCs), immunology, HIV, or other viruses will be prioritized. 
     Proficiency in techniques such as cell isolation, bioinformatics, PCR, and tissue culture
     Strong communication and writing skills
     
  • Why Join Us? 
     Collaborate in an outstanding research environment at the Mucosa Infection and Inflammation Centre (MIIC)
     Be part of a prestigious university, Linköping University, one of Sweden’s leading institutions, located just 2 hours from Stockholm. 

If you're eager to contribute to impactful research on the frontline of HIV studies, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to join a team dedicated to advancing the understanding of HIV’s impact on the immune system. Application deadline August 10th. 

For further details and to apply, please contact: 

Marie Larsson 

Email: marie [dot] larsson [at] liu [dot] se (marie[dot]larsson[at]liu[dot]se)