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Lund University Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. Description of the workplace The Biology Department has approximately 450 students, 75 postgraduate students and 300 employees. Biology is the broad subject about all living things. It encompasses everything from processes at the molecular and cellular level to global processes at ecosystem level. The subject is divided into a range of sub-disciplines and specialisations. The PhD programme at the Department of Biology includes many of these specialisations, from molecular biology to applied ecology, from viruses and individual cells to evolutionary biology and global biodiversity. Taking on research studies at the Department of Biology generally means focusing on a delimited part of the research area of biology and may include field studies, experiments, theoretical studies, or a combination of these. Being a doctoral student As a doctoral student, you are both admitted as a student and employed at Lund University. As a doctoral student, you will be trained in a scientific approach. In short, you will be trained to think critically and analytically, to solve problems independently using the right methods, and to develop an awareness of research ethics. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work on projects, to develop your leadership and pedagogical skills. Throughout your studies, you will be guided by supervisors. Doctoral studies end with a thesis and a doctoral degree. More about being a doctoral student at the Faculty of Science. Work duties You will primarily devote yourself to your doctoral education, which mainly consists of writing a doctoral thesis. You will be part of a research project but also part of a larger researcher group (Molecular Ecology & Evolution Lab). You will also participate in doctoral courses, seminars, and conferences. The theme of this PhD project is to test key hypotheses in life history, telomere ecology and ageing research, using songbirds as study systems. The aims are to conduct experimental studies of costs of mild infections on somatic maintenance (e.g., telomeres) and ageing, and studies of wild songbirds investigating trans generational effects of malaria infections, how early life conditions, migration and breeding effort affect body maintenance (telomere shortening/elongation), ageing and fitness. Key questions: Can moderate costs (induced by infection, breeding etc.) induce ‘scars’ that remain ‘hidden’ but accumulate eventually reducing lifespan and fitness? Are early-life conditions crucial in inducing these processes and pace of life strategy? The PhD student will generate new and work with already collected material in the long-term study of great reed warblers (GRW), as well as analyse samples and data from two malaria infection experiments on songbirds. In Lund, the work involves DNA extraction, qPCR to measure telomere length, multiplex PCR to measure malaria infection and statistical analyses of large long-term data. Each year, there is several months of intense fieldwork at Lake Kvismaren, Närke, involving daily observations of all breeding GRW, collect blood samples and data of breeding performance. The project gives excellent opportunity to learn DNA techniques, statistical methods, and fieldwork. In addition to studies, a maximum of 20% of working time may be spent on teaching and other departmental work. Normally, PhD students spend ca 10% of their working time on this. Qualifications To be eligible for admission and employment as a doctoral student, you must fulfill the requirements below. Admission requirements A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if the applicant: has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad. A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in Biology if the applicant has: completed an independent work (e.g. degree project) in a relevant subject comprising at least 30 higher education credits. have good oral and written proficiency in English. Additional requirements In order to complete the doctoral programme in question, the following are also required: a MSc in biology, with specialization in animal ecology/ behavioural ecology and molecular ecology, or a closely related area, experience and demonstrated skills to conduct relevant laboratory work on DNA, ability to conduct statistical analyses using R, experience of field work on songbirds is very important, good ability to conduct independent work, as well as to formulate and analyse scientific problems, good written and oral communication skills very good knowledge of English, spoken and written good ability to cooperate. high motivation and a sincere interest in this particular project is crucial. Additional merits Besides the requirements above the following knowledge and skills provides additional merits: experience of and ability to conduct relevant laboratory work: phenol/chloroform-based DNA extraction, PCR analyses av avian malaria infections and qPCR analyses for measuring telomere length, experience of and ability to conduct statistical analyses in R of infection-, life history-, and fitness data. Extensive experience of field work on great reed warblers is a very important extra plus. A valid ethical permit for animals (birds) allowing to handle and take blood samples on wild birds is extra plus. Experience of qPCR-based telomere length analyses is an important extra plus. Selection criteria The selection of eligible applicants will be made taking into account the ability to benefit from the training based on the following criteria: Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of study (e.g., gradings on relevant Master level courses including Master thesis examination). Knowledge and skills described in Admission requirements and Additional requirements above. Knowledge and skills described in Additional merits above. We offer Lund University is a public authority which means

Lund University Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. Work duties The work entails to participate in and lead data collection within the framework of a long-term population study of insects (damselflies) that has been ongoing since the year 2000, i. e. for more than two decades. The work entails to assist with field experiment at Stensoffa Ecological Field Station, regular visits and re-visits to localities to estimate individual densities and marking of individuals in a mark-recapture study. During the visits and re-visits to known localities, we estimate population densities and colour morph frequencies in a standardized way during the summer months. The work also entails laboratory work where captured individuals are classified to phenotypic categories and morphometric data will be collected and registered in a database. Specimens will also be collected for later DNA-sequencing and molecular work. The work will be carried out within the framework of the research group “Population biology, micro- and macroevolution” and it is led by Professor Erik Svensson. With this announcement we intend to hire up to three project assistants during the field season from May 15 to September 15 2026, with flexible start and end dates. These dates can be adjusted slighty within each period depending on the field season. See under Selection Questions what periods you can choose between. Qualifications University education in ecology, evolution or conservation biology. Experiences: field work with insects. Knowledge: Good knowledge in written and spoken English. Competences: Basic knowledge about insects, identification and capture. Ability to work independently, as well as in a group. Valid Swedish driver´s license as we use car to drive to field localities Other merits Utbildning: University education in i biology (Master’s degree) Experiences: broad experience of biological work, ideally field experience with insects Knowledge: good communicative and cooperative skills Good leadership skills and ability to supervise students Administrative experience Computer experience and excellent digital skills. We will place great emphasis on personal skills. We will also consider ambition, drive and independence. Certain administrative tasks are also part of the work within the group. There will also be logistic in conjunction with the field work and supervision of Swedish and foreign students who will participate in the work Terms of employment Fixed-term employment during the period May 1 – September 15 2026. The scope of the employment: 70 % of full time Contact person: Professor Erik Svensson (erik.svensson@biol.lu.se) Instructions on how to apply Applications should include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position, in what way the employment corresponds to your qualifications, and how the experience you gain as project assistant will facilitate your future career trajectories. The application should also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for references, letters of recommendation, etc.). Within the Faculty of Science research and education is conducted within Astronomy, Biology, Physics, Geosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, medical radiation physics, physical geography and Environmental Sciences. The Faculty of Science is organized into eight departments, gathered in the northern campus area in Lund. The Faculty of Science has approximately 1900 students, 330 PhD students and 730 employees. We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts. Apply Now

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research? The Stagkourakis Lab is recruiting for a highly independent postdoctoral researcher that can integrate within our existing team pursuing systems neuroscience projects. The lab is based at SciLifeLab (Sweden’s national center for advanced life science infrastructure) and the Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute. Our research focuses on the neural control of survival and homeostatic behaviors (including aggression, fear, and feeding), using large-scale neural recordings, advanced imaging, causal perturbations, and quantitative analysis in freely moving mice. For an overview of the lab’s research program and publications see here: https://www.scilifelab.se/researchers/stefanos-stagkourakis/ Essential technical expertise (Required) This position is intended for candidates who can immediately operate at a high experimental level. Applicants must have demonstrated, hands-on experience in at least one of the following core domains, and strong familiarity with the others: – Stereotaxic surgery in mice, including viral injections and/or implantations. – Large-scale electrophysiology, preferably Neuropixels or high-channel silicon probes, in vivo. – In vivo imaging, including miniscope and/or two-photon microscopy. – RNA sequencing or spatial transcriptomics. Candidates without substantial practical experience in stereotaxic surgery combined with neural recording or imaging will not be competitive for this position. Duties Research in our lab integrates a variety of approaches, making us open to individuals from diverse backgrounds. A foundation in quantitative fields (e.g., mathematics, engineering, computer science, physics) or prior experience in experimental techniques (e.g., molecular biology, high-channel density silicon probe electrophysiology in vivo or in vitro, advanced animal behavior designs and analysis, miniscope or two-photon imaging) is advantageous. Candidates are expected to demonstrate previous productivity, often by publications, but not exclusively. A combination of at least some of the following skills is essential: A high degree of independence Ability to construct/maintain and use complex experimental setups Proficiency in “big” data analysis (using MATLAB or Python), or Candidates with demonstrated expertise in at least one, but ideally more, of the following domains are invited to apply: Design of novel, custom behavioral paradigms in mice. Use of hardware and (custom) software to interface and synchronize behavioral and neural recording setups. Familiarity with Arduino, Bonsai, DataJoint, and/or neural data recording platforms. Assembly, maintenance and use of complex electrophysiology or imaging systems. Combination of behavior with large-scale neural recordings using silicon probes, miniscope, or 2P imaging. Ability to explore and analyze large datasets using modern machine learning methods and a data-centered approach. Previous participation in collaborative projects with computational or experimental researchers. scRNA sequencing. Expertise in non-traditional animal models. Entry requirements Postdoctoral scholarships may be established for foreign researchers who pursue their merit in Sweden. A foreign researcher is a person living in another country who comes to Sweden with the intention of only staying in Sweden for all or part of their postdoctoral education at KI. Persons who are resident in Sweden and/or have carried out all or part of their academic education at KI or some other educational institution in Sweden cannot be considered for scholarships. The purpose of scholarships for postdoctoral qualification is to promote internationalization and contribute to research qualification after a doctorate or equivalent. A scholarship for carrying out postdoctoral research can be granted for a maximum of two years within a four-year period following the receipt of a doctoral degree or equivalent. To be eligible for a postdoctoral scholarship, the person must have obtained a doctorate, or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctorate. Applicants who have not completed a doctorate at the end of the application period may also apply, provided that all requirements for a completed degree are met before the (intended) start date of the post-doctoral education. What do we offer? A creative and inspiring environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world’s leading medical universities. Here, we conduct innovative medical research and provide the largest range of biomedical education in Sweden. At KI, you get to meet researchers working with a wide range of specialisms and methods, giving you ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the various scientific fields within medicine and health. It is the crossover collaborations, which have pushed KI to where it is today, at the forefront of global research. Several of the people you meet in healthcare are educated at KI. A close relationship with the health care providers is important for creating groundbreaking top quality education and research. Students and employees have free access to our modern gym facilities with trained staff on site. What we provide The Stagkourakis Lab offers a highly ambitious and technically advanced systems neuroscience environment, purpose-built for studying neural population dynamics and causal control of behavior in vivo. Experimental infrastructure in the lab includes:  Large-scale in vivo electrophysiology, including Neuropixels and custom high-channel silicon probes for brain-wide recordings in freely moving mice. In vitro and in vivo imaging platforms, including miniscope imaging and two-photon microscopy. An SLM-enabled two-photon system allowing optical holography and patterned photostimulation for causal, ensemble-level manipulation of neural activity. Fully equipped stereotaxic surgery and viral injection pipelines, including AAV-based circuit targeting. Advanced behavioral setups for studying aggression, fear, feeding, and other survival behaviors, with precise synchronization to neural and physiological recordings.   Computational and analytical support includes: Established pipelines for handling large-scale neural and behavioral datasets. Support for MATLAB- and Python-based analysis, including population-level and data-driven approaches. Close integration with computational collaborators and SciLifeLab data science expertise.   Training and mentorship:  Hands-on mentorship in experimental strategy, technical execution, and troubleshooting. Structured guidance in data analysis, figure generation, scientific writing, and grant development Opportunities to supervise students and contribute to building experimental and analytical pipelines Research environment and support:  Access to world-class infrastructure and core facilities at Karolinska Institute and SciLifeLab, including microscopy, sequencing, bioinformatics, and animal facilities. Administrative and technical support enabling researchers to focus on science. Exposure to a vibrant international neuroscience community through seminars, collaborations, and conferences. Our lab provides an environment for postdoctoral researchers who want to work at the technical frontier of systems neuroscience, take ownership of ambitious projects, and build a strong trajectory toward scientific independence. Location: Solna Type of scholarship The amount is tax free and it is