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)