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 Senior research assistant to the Department of Molecular Biology at Umeå University. It is a temporary position for 12 months with start 15th of November 2019. Last day to apply is 30 September 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, biochemical, molecular biological and structural analysis of ribosome-associated factors. The specific focus is ribosome-associated factors in Bacillus subtilis. The factors are to be studied in live B. subtilis bacteria, as well as using reconstituted B. subtilis translational system, and subjected to cryo-EM reconstructions.

Qualifications

A successful candidate should meet the following criteria. Documented proficiency in B. subtilis genetics as well as biochemistry are essential. Expertise in the specific focus of the current project, i.e. ribosomal biochemistry is needed. A strong publication record in international journals demonstrating the applicant’s proficiency in experimental design and interpretation of the data, as well as proficiency in written and spoken English, as well as in scientific writing is required. Third, the applicant should hold an internationally recognized PhD degree in molecular biology or equivalent.

Application

You apply through our recruitment system at the latest 30 September 2019. 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

We welcome your application!

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2019-11-15
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Umeå
County Västerbottens län
Country Sweden
Reference number AN 2.2.1-1335-19
Contact
  • Vasili Hauryliuk, vasili.hauryliuk@umu.se
Union representative
  • SACO, 090-786 53 65
  • SEKO, 090-786 52 96
  • ST, 090-786 54 31
Published 16.Sep.2019
Last application date 30.Sep.2019 11:59 PM CEST

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