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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.
The department of Integrative Medical Biology, Medical Faculty, Umeå University, seeks a Senior research assistant 100% within a research project studying cellular internalisation of fatty acids and how the lipid composition of the cell surface influences caveolae.
Project description:
The position involves work with biophysical, biochemical and cell biology techniques. The main focus of the project is to biochemically modify the composition of the cell surface and then to analyse how the dynamics of caveolae, and caveolae components respond to this using live cell microscopy.
The work also includes structural studies of protein complexes on membranes using infrared reflection absorbtion spectroscopy (IRRAS) and Langmuir trough analysis.
The ability to independently plan experiments, develop methods, perform analyses and summarize the results, orally and in writing in English is a requirement.
It is expected that the candidate can drive research within this area and seek funding.
Applicants must also have a proven ability to collaborate within the group and with other research groups.
Since the position will include student supervision, previous experience from tutoring of students is an advantage.
Qualifications:
- PhD degree and previous experience from post doctoral work
- Experience within TIRF and spinning disc microscopy of living cells
- Experience within single particle tracking and advanced software analysis of imaging data
- Experience within infrared reflection absorption spectroscopy
- Experience within Langmuir trough analysis
- Experience within liposome-based delivery of molecules to cells
Application should include:
1. A brief cover letter (about one page) that describes the applicants research experience, research interests, and suitability for the project.
2. Curriculum vitae including information about academic degrees, technical expertise, employments, and names and contact information for two references.
3. List of publications
Further information: Associate Professor Richard Lundmark, Department of Integrative Medical Biology, Umeå University, 901 87 Umeå, Sweden or via e-mail Richard.Lundmark@umu.se
Start date: April 1st, 2019. The position is for 3 months.
| Type of employment | Special fixed-term employment |
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| Employment expires | 2019-06-30 |
| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | April 1st 2019 |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100% |
| City | Umeå |
| County | Västerbottens län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | AN 2.2.1-1786-18 |
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| Published | 06.Nov.2018 |
| Last application date | 25.Nov.2018 11:59 PM CET |