Postdoctoral position in neurodevelopment - Befattningen är under tillsättning eller redan tillsatt, och det är inte längre möjligt att lämna in en ansökan
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Umeå University, Medicinska fakulteten
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The Faculty of Medicine, which consists of 13 departments, is responsible for biomedical research and courses in the field of nursing and health care and has an extensive research and graduate education in more than 80 subjects.
Project description:
We are announcing a postdoc position in neurodevelopment at the Department of Integrative Medical Biology. The current position is in Associate Professor Sara Wilson’s research Group.
The main focus of our research is to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the development of neural circuits using the developing spinal cord as a model system (www.imb.umu.se/english/research/research-groups/wilson-laboratory/?languageId=1). The project focuses on the molecular signaling and cellular process that regulate axon guidance during embryonic spinal cord development and the technical experience needed to perform the project are outlined below.
Qualifications:
Eligible to apply are individuals with a PhD or equivalent scientific skills. Priority will be given to applicants who graduated within three years before the application deadline.
A background in developmental biology is required and experience in neurodevelopment is an advantage.
Preference will be given to individuals with the following technical experience:
Imaging, especially confocal and live imaging of tissue; good knowledge and experience with vertebrate embryonic model systems - especially mouse and chicken including mouse handling and colony management; chicken and/or mouse embryo electroporation.
At least some experience with the following experimental techniques will be positively evaluated: cell culture, slice culture and broad molecular/cellular biology techniques.
A qualification, which permits working with mice in Sweden, is an advantage although full training will be given.
The most successful candidate will have the ability to work both independently and within a team. Emphasis is put on the applicant’s suitability for the current project. The ability to communicate in written and spoken scientific English is a requirement.
Application for the fellowship should include:
- A brief cover letter (about one page) that describes the applicant’s research experience, research interests, and suitability for the project.
- Curriculum vitae including information about academic degrees (with verifications), technical expertise, employments, list of publications, and names and contact information for two references.
The position is for two years. Start date: May 1st 2018, or upon agreement
We look forward to receiving your application!
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
|---|---|
| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | May 1st 2018, or upon agreement |
| Salary | Monthly |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100% |
| City | Umeå |
| County | Västerbottens län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | AN 2.2.1-599-18 |
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| Published | 28.Mar.2018 |
| Last application date | 20.Apr.2018 11:59 PM CEST |