Senior research assistant in RNA regulation in neural guidance - Befattningen är under tillsättning eller redan tillsatt, och det är inte längre möjligt att lämna in en ansökan
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Department of Integrative Medical Biology
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Project description:
We are announcing a temporary full time position as a Senior research assistant in the area of developmental neuroscience at the Department of Integrative Medical Biology. The 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 in normal development, neurodevelopmental disorders and in cancer progression (https://www.umu.se/en/research/groups/laboratory-of-sara-wilson/). The project focuses on how mRNA splice regulation influences axon guidance.
The work is composed of:
(i) Research, which includes design, execution and analysis of experiments.
(ii) Lab management such as record keeping, management of the mouse colony, management of chemical safety within the laboratory and organizations tasks. The qualifications and technical experience needed to perform the work are outlined below.
Qualifications:
The following are the requirements of the position. The successful applicant should:
- Have a PhD in Molecular Biology or similar.
- Have hands on experience with molecular biology techniques particularly for studying RNA biology and/or neurodevelopmental biology.
- Be skilled in molecular biology, statistics, and design and interpratation of experiments.
- Have a qualification to work with research animals in Sweden although training will be given if this is lacking.
- Have good organisation skills.
- Be able to communicate with others in writen and spoken English.
- The applicant must be abel to work both independently and within a team.
The application should include the following:
- A brief cover letter (about one page) that describes the applicant’s suitability for the research project and other work.
- Curriculum vitae including information about academic degrees technical expertise, employments, list of publications, and names and contact information for two references.
For more information, contact Associate Professor Sara Wilson, e-mail: sara.wilson@umu.se, Department of Integrative Medical Biology, Umeå University.
The position is full time for 5 months. Start date: as soon as possible, or upon agreement.
We look forward to receiving your application!
| Type of employment | Special fixed-term employment |
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| Employment expires | 2019-08-31 |
| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | As soon as possible, or upon agreement |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100% |
| City | Umeå |
| County | Västerbottens län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | AN 2.2.1-388-19 |
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| Published | 07.Mar.2019 |
| Last application date | 04.Apr.2019 11:59 PM CEST |