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Institutionen för medicinsk kemi och biofysik
Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 37,000 students and about 4,700 employees. The University offers a diversity of high-quality education and world-leading research in several fields. Notably, the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, was made here. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, work together and exchange knowledge, which promotes a dynamic and open culture.
The ongoing societal transformation and large green investments in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, conducting research about – and in the middle of – a society in transition is key. We also take pride in delivering education to enable regions to expand quickly and sustainably. In fact, the future is made here.
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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 Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics is looking for an experienced research engineer. The position is for 1 year and starting date of the project is in Spring 2019.
About the project
The project is aimed at high resolution scanning of amyloid deposits in human tissues by atomic force microscopy (AFM) with antibody-labeled tip.
Work tasks
Maps of target proteins within pathological inclusions need to be extracted from force curves of antibody-tip interaction by computational procedures. Additional morphological analysis of the obtained protein maps will be implemented during the study.
Requirements
Successful candidate should have a PhD degree in biophysics, biochemistry or related fields. Experience in the following areas are desirable for this position:
1. The amyloid field
2. AFM principles and bioimaging techniques
3. Functionalization of AFM tips and inorganic substrates with biomolecules
4. Immunohistochemistry and optical/fluorescence/electron microscopy.
A documented ability of autonomous scientific research work and skills in writing scientific publications in English is essential. In addition, the researcher is expected to participate in ongoing collaborative research projects.
Application
Your application should contain: (1) cover letter summarizing your research accomplishments and how you will contribute to the research project, (2) Curriculum Vitae, (3) publication list and (4) names and contact details of 2 referees.
The application should be submitted electronically.
The position is fulltime. The applicant should be available in Spring 2019.
For more information, please contact Professor Ludmilla-Morozova-Roche, Department of Medicinal Biochemistry and Biophysics.
Phone: +46 90 786 5283, e-mail: ludmilla.morozova-roche@umu.se
Last day to apply: 25 February 2019.
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | Spring 2019 |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100 |
| City | Umeå |
| County | Västerbottens län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | AN 2.2.1-187-19 |
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| Published | 04.Feb.2019 |
| Last application date | 25.Feb.2019 11:59 PM CET |