Project assistant (12 months) to The Department of Molecular Biology - 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
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.
We are looking for a project assistant to work at the Department of Molecular Biology at Umeå University. It is a temporary position for 12 months with start 1st of April 2019 os as agreed. Last day to apply is March 20 2019.
Project description and work tasks
We offer a scientifically stimulating environment provided by the Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS), Department of Molecular Biology, Umeå Centre for Microbial Research (UCMR) at Umeå University and the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine. The successful candidate will interact with researchers from different fields and with varied scientific and technical expertise. The project is focused on microbiological and biochemical analysis of bacteriophage Small Alarmone Synthetases (ppGpp synthesis or ‘stringent response’ enzymes) that act as toxin-antitoxin pairs (TA). The project is instructed by in-depth bioinformatics analysis of this protein family, and biochemical and microbiological research programme is backed up by a complementary set of structural investigations. The project will be performed under supervision.
For further information about the position please contact Dr. Vasili Hauryliuk, vasili.hauryliuk@umu.se
Qualifications
A successful candidate should meet the following criteria. Documented proficiency in microbiological and biochemical assays – including protein purification – is essential, as well as experience in the stringent response, TA system and in data analysis, statistical analyses in R and data fitting in IgorPro. Proficiency in written and spoken English, as well as in scientific writing is required. The applicant should hold an internationally recognized MSci degree or equivalent.
How to apply
You apply through our recruitment system. Your application must contain the following documents written in English:
- A CV with information on education, a list of previous and current employments, and a list of publications.
- A cover letter describing. your research experience and interests and motivation for applying for the position.
- Contact details of two to three references
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | 2019-04-01 or as agreed |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100% |
| City | Umeå |
| County | Västerbottens län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | AN 2.2.1-402-19 |
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| Published | 08.Mar.2019 |
| Last application date | 20.Mar.2019 11:59 PM CET |