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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 Department of Molecular Biology belongs to both the Faculty of Science and Technology and the Faculty of Medicine. It provides a vibrant and international environment with about 175 employees from 37 countries. The department's main tasks are research and postgraduate education, basic education and collaboration with the surrounding society. For more information, see www.umu.se/en/department-of-molecular-biology/.
We are now looking for a research engineer for a fixed-term employment of one year fulltime. Last application date is August 7, 2019.
You will join a research team that is part of the Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS), which is internationally well-connected through the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Nordic Partnership for Molecular Medicine. The research group seeks to understand how malaria parasites are transmitted by mosquitoes.
You will work with routine technical support for our important genetic screenings in a malaria model in rodents during a significant part of the working hours. You will assist members of the research group in identifying gene function for malaria parasite transfer to mosquitoes. The work includes molecular cloning and experimental alteration of DNA, preparation of DNA or RNA sequencing libraries, and culture and dissection of mosquitoes. You will also perform work to genetically alter malaria parasites. The work is done under supervision.
You will help maintain the public order and safety of the laboratory.
Applicants should have:
You apply via our recruitment system, last day to apply is 7 August 2019. Your application must contain the following documents written in English (preferably) or Swedish:
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Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | 2019-09-01 or as agreed |
Salary | Monthly salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100% |
City | Umeå |
County | Västerbottens län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | AN 2.2.1-1116-19 |
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Published | 25.Jun.2019 |
Last application date | 07.Aug.2019 11:59 PM CEST |