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Umeå University, Faculty of Science and Technology
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Department of Molecular Biology. The department provides a vibrant interfaculty research environment and there is access to a wide range of state-of-the-art imaging, metabolomics, genomics and screening facilities.
The Department of Molecular Biology is looking for a project coordinator for project in establishing single cell transcriptomic phenotyping for genetic screens in malaria parasites. It is a temporary position for 12 months and expected to start 1 May 2019 or as agreed. Last day to apply is 5 April 2019.
For more additional information visit our lab page https://billkerlab.org or contact Oliver Billker oliver.billker@umu.se. For more information about The Department of Molecular Biology please visit our webbpage www.umu.se/en/department-of-molecular-biology
The position and tasks
You will work on a project to systematically identify parasite gene functions in malaria transmission. You will coordinate members of the Billker lab at Umeå University and at the Wellcome Sanger Institute in Cambridge, UK, with the aim of transferring technologies instrumentation and protocols from Cambridge to Umea. You will provide leadership and coordination for a research assistant and a computational biologist to establishment a single cell genomics platform and analysis pipeline. You will coordinate the day to day running of the platform enabling the team to routinely phenotype dozens of barcoded Plasmodium mutants simultaneously.
Qualifications
- A PhD in experimental genetics of eukaryotes.
- A proven ability to coordinate of research teams.
- A strong track record in the delivery of high-quality scientific outputs.
- Significant experience in malaria parasite genetics and PlasmoGEM technology.
- An excellent practical knowledge of single cell transcriptomic technology and data anlysis.
- Strong experience and willingness to undertake research involving animals.
- Proficient in oral and written communication in English.
- An effective communicator of science.
Application
You apply through our recruitment system.The application should be written in English (preferably) or Swedish and should include:
- A personal cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position, how you can contribute to the project and in which direction you may want to develop it (no more than two A4 pages).
- A curriculum vitae that documents academic education and past and previous employments.
- Your publication list.
- A copy of the PhD certificate.
- Names and contact details with e-mail addresses of two to three academic references.
- Other relevant documentation you wish to include in support of your application.
Log into the system and apply via the button at the bottom of the webpage. The deadline for application is 2019-04-05
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | 2019-05-01 or as agreed |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100% |
| City | Umeå |
| County | Västerbottens län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | AN 2.2.1-510-19 |
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| Published | 22.Mar.2019 |
| Last application date | 05.Apr.2019 11:59 PM CEST |