Assistant Professor of Cell Engineering

Lund University

University: Lund University

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine

Reference number: PA2026/730

Employment type: Fixed-term (tenure track)

Duration: 5 years (with promotion opportunity to senior lecturer)

Full-time equivalent: 100%

Location: Lund, Sweden

Salary: Monthly payment

Application deadline: 10 June 2026

About Lund University

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46,000 students and 8,500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Position Overview

We are looking for an up-and-coming researcher to take up a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor (Associate Senior Lecturer) in Immuno-oncology and Immune Cell Engineering at Lund University, Faculty of Medicine.

This position is part of the Lund University Programme for Global Excellence.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a world-leading research programme in immuno-oncology and immune cell engineering, with a strong translational focus.

A start-up package will be provided, and the role includes support for relocation, teaching training, Swedish language courses, and integration into Swedish academic life.

Research Focus

The position is embedded within a strategic initiative in immunotherapy at Lund University and Region Skåne, in collaboration with Skåne University Hospital.

You are expected to establish an independent research programme within immune cell engineering, including but not limited to:

• Engineering of T cells, dendritic cells, or myeloid cells
• Development of next-generation cell and gene therapies (CAR-T, CAR-NK, CRISPR-based editing, engineered antigen-presenting cells)
• In vivo immune cell programming and synthetic regulatory circuits
• High-throughput CRISPR or transcription factor screening in immune cells
• Modulation of immune cell plasticity in the tumour microenvironment
• Viral and non-viral delivery systems for immune modulation

The position encourages integration with:

• Systems immunology
• Tumour immunology
• Stem cell biology (Lund Stem Cell Center)
• LU-ATMP Center (cell and gene therapy platforms)
• Single-cell and spatial omics technologies

Duties

As Assistant Professor, you will:

• Conduct independent, high-quality research (primary responsibility)
• Establish an internationally competitive research programme
• Apply for competitive funding (including Swedish Research Council funding)
• Collaborate with experimental and computational research groups
• Develop teaching competence and participate in education
• Contribute to outreach and collaboration activities
• Learn Swedish and integrate into departmental activities

Most of your time will be dedicated to research.

Qualifications

Required:

• PhD in experimental cancer immunotherapy or related field
• Strong research record in immuno-oncology, immune engineering, or immunotherapy
• Postdoctoral experience outside Sweden (or equivalent international experience)
• No Swedish salary/grant since 31 Dec 2022
• Documented teaching competence
• Strong English communication skills
• Ability and motivation to learn Swedish
• Ability to develop an independent research programme (1,000–1,500 word research plan required)
• Documented leadership potential
• Strong collaboration and independence skills

Research Plan Requirements (Key Component)

Applicants must submit a 1,000–1,500 word research plan that:

• Defines an innovative and feasible project in immuno-oncology or immune cell engineering
• Extends beyond postdoctoral research
• Aligns with Lund University research priorities
• Includes collaborations within Lund University
• Describes integration with Stem Cell Center and LU-ATMP Center
• Demonstrates funding potential

Additional Qualifications (Merits)

• Computational biology experience
• Current international research position
• Experience obtaining external research funding
• Leadership experience or training
• Experience with high-dimensional omics or computational immunology

Employment Conditions

• Fixed-term employment: 5 years
• Promotion opportunity to permanent Senior Lecturer position
• Promotion requires meeting faculty requirements including:
  • Teaching qualification (≥5 weeks training)
  • Peer-reviewed publications (at least 3, including 2 during appointment)
  • External funding success
  • Supervision of PhD students
  • Qualified as associate professor

We Offer

• Start-up package for research development
• Teaching and pedagogical training (5 weeks minimum)
• Swedish language courses
• Relocation support
• Access to international research environment
• Integration into clinical and translational research networks
• Support from Lund International Citizen Hub (for families and relocation)

Application

Applications must be submitted electronically via Lund University recruitment system by:

Deadline: 10 June 2026

Applications must be in English.

Contact

• Deputy Dean: Jonas Larsson – Jonas.Larsson@med.lu.se
• Professor: Filipe Pereira – Filipe.Pereira@med.lu.se
• Recruitment Officer: Robert Norrman – Robert.Norrman@med.lu.se

Additional Information

• Reference number: PA2026/730
• Published: 09 April 2026
• Full-time position (100%)
• Temporary tenure-track employment