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🧬 Postdoctoral Position in Experimental Immunology – Women’s Health, Metabolism & Hormonal Regulation | Lund University
Institution: Lund University
Laboratory: Systems Immunology Lab – Department of Laboratory Medicine
Principal Investigator: Asst. Prof. Camila Consiglio
📍 Location: Lund, Sweden 🇸🇪
💼 Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
🔬 Research Areas: Experimental Immunology | Women’s Health | Systems Immunology | Reproductive Immunology | Metabolism | Hormonal Regulation | Transcriptomics | Proteomics | Immunophenotyping
The Systems Immunology Lab at Lund University, led by Asst. Prof. Camila Consiglio, is seeking a curious and driven Postdoctoral Researcher interested in experimental human immunology, women’s health, and systems immunology.
The project will investigate how the interplay between immunity, metabolism, and hormones influences women’s health, with a particular focus on reproductive and metabolic conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and immune–reproductive interactions during in vitro fertilization (IVF).
🔬 What You’ll Work On
Women’s Health & Experimental Immunology
The project aims to understand how the immune system is shaped by reproductive and metabolic factors in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
The successful candidate will contribute to research investigating the interaction between:
- Immune responses
- Reproductive health
- Metabolic factors
- Hormonal regulation
- Ovarian function
- IVF-related immune processes
🧬 Systems Immunology & Multi-Omics
The research will use complementary multi-omics and immunological approaches to characterize immune and molecular changes associated with women’s health.
Key approaches include:
- Bulk transcriptomics
- Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq)
- Proteomics using Olink
- Immunophenotypic profiling
- Flow cytometry
- Cell sorting
- Molecular biology techniques
The project will integrate these approaches to investigate the complex relationships between immunity, metabolism, and reproductive health.
🧪 Research Activities
The successful candidate will be involved in:
1️⃣ Experimental Human Immunology
Conduct experimental immunology studies using human samples and investigate immune responses associated with reproductive and metabolic conditions.
2️⃣ Immune Cell Analysis
Perform flow cytometry, cell sorting, and immunophenotyping to characterize immune cell populations and their functional properties.
3️⃣ Molecular & Omics Analysis
Work with:
- DNA/RNA extraction
- PCR
- Library preparation and sequencing-related workflows
- Bulk transcriptomics
- scRNA-seq
- Proteomic profiling using Olink
4️⃣ Immune–Reproductive Crosstalk
Investigate immune mechanisms associated with PCOS and IVF, including the interaction between immune, reproductive, metabolic, and hormonal factors.
5️⃣ Project Management & Scientific Collaboration
The postdoctoral researcher will also contribute to:
- Project management
- Scientific reporting
- Seminar and conference participation
- Teamwork
- External collaborations
🎯 Ideal Candidates
Applicants should have a strong background in experimental immunology and an interest in women’s health and omics-based research.
Candidates should have:
- A PhD in immunology, women’s health, or a related field.
- Recently completed their PhD or be currently finishing their PhD.
- Experience with experimental immunology methods.
- Strong interest in human immunology and women’s health.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
- Strong scientific communication skills.
⭐ Essential & Desirable Skills
Experience with the following techniques is particularly relevant:
- Flow cytometry
- Cell sorting
- Handling and culturing primary immune cells
- DNA/RNA extraction
- PCR
- Library preparation and sequencing workflows
- Experimental immunology
Experience with next-generation sequencing data analysis and programming is not required, but will be considered a merit.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are expected.
Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
🌟 What You’ll Gain
- Two years of fully funded postdoctoral research.
- Opportunity for an extension, subject to conditions.
- Advanced experience in experimental human immunology.
- Exposure to women’s health and reproductive immunology research.
- Hands-on experience with flow cytometry and cell sorting.
- Experience with bulk and single-cell transcriptomics.
- Exposure to Olink-based proteomics.
- Training in immune-cell phenotyping and molecular biology.
- Experience working in an interdisciplinary systems immunology environment.
- Opportunities for seminars, conferences, teamwork, and external scientific collaborations.
💼 Position Details
Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
Institution: Lund University
Laboratory: Systems Immunology Lab
Department: Department of Laboratory Medicine
Principal Investigator: Asst. Prof. Camila Consiglio
Location: Lund, Sweden 🇸🇪
Research Focus: Experimental Human Immunology | Women’s Health | Systems Immunology
Key Topics: Immunity | Metabolism | Hormones | PCOS | IVF | Reproductive Immunology
Research Approaches: Bulk Transcriptomics | scRNA-seq | Olink Proteomics | Cytometry | Flow Cytometry | Cell Sorting
Funding: Fully Funded
Duration: 2 Years
Extension: Possible
Preferred Start Period: November 2026 – March 2027
📄 Candidate Requirements
Qualification: PhD in Immunology, Women’s Health, or a closely related discipline
PhD Status: Recently completed or currently finishing PhD
Essential Experience: Experimental Immunology | Flow Cytometry | Cell Sorting | Primary Immune Cell Handling & Culture | Molecular Biology
Molecular Skills: DNA/RNA Extraction | PCR | Library Preparation / Sequencing Workflows
Desirable Experience: Next-Generation Sequencing Data Analysis | Programming
Communication: Excellent written and verbal English
Additional: Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
📩 How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
A) 1-page Cover Letter
Describe your expertise, why you are interested in joining the group, and your motivation for the position.
B) 2-page CV
Include contact details for 2–3 references.
C) Copy of PhD Diploma
Or documentation/indication that the PhD will be completed before the agreed start date.
Applications should be submitted via email to:
📧 Email: camila.consiglio@med.lu.se
📅 Application Deadline
Deadline: 11 October 2026, at 23:59 CET
Preferred Start: November 2026 – March 2027
📌 Job Details
Institution: Lund University
Laboratory: Systems Immunology Lab
Department: Department of Laboratory Medicine
Principal Investigator: Asst. Prof. Camila Consiglio
Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
Location: Lund, Sweden 🇸🇪
Research Areas: Experimental Immunology | Women’s Health | Systems Immunology
Research Topics: Immunity | Metabolism | Hormones | PCOS | IVF | Immune–Reproductive Crosstalk
Key Techniques: Flow Cytometry | Cell Sorting | Primary Immune Cell Culture | DNA/RNA Extraction | PCR | Transcriptomics | scRNA-seq | Olink Proteomics | Cytometry
Qualification: PhD in Immunology, Women’s Health, or Related Field
PhD Requirement: Recently Completed or Currently Finishing
Desirable Skills: NGS Data Analysis | Programming
Funding: Fully Funded
Duration: 2 Years
Extension: Possible
Preferred Start: November 2026 – March 2027
Application Documents: Cover Letter | CV | PhD Diploma / Proof of Expected Completion
Application Email: camila.consiglio@med.lu.se
Application Deadline: 11 October 2026, 23:59 CET
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