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Postdoctoral position with focus on metastatic prostate cancer at the Department of Medical Biosciences

The Department of Medical Biosciences belongs to the Faculty of Medicine at Umeå University and conducts research and teaching in the fields of Clinical Chemistry, Medical and Clinical Genetics and Pathology. There are approx.90 people employed at the department. We are recruiting a postdoctoral position in a research group that conducts research on prostate cancer. In the research group, several parallel projects are underway with the overall aim of understanding the mechanisms behind tumor growth and treatment response / resistance in metastatic disease.

Our department is located in the "laboratory house" in building 6M, with direct contact with the hospital and the Medical Library. Further information about our department can be found at: www.medbio.umu.se.

Project description and work tasks
The project aims to clarify interactions between genetic and epigenetic changes in the occurrence of bone metastases in prostate cancer and identify new treatment options based on these. The research will involve bioinformatic analyzes of large-scale data as well as functional studies and evaluation of potential treatment strategies in experimental model systems in vitro and in vivo.

Qualifications
To be eligible for the position, applicants must hold a doctoral degree. Priority will be given to applicants who have completed their doctoral degree no more than three (3) years before the closing date for application. A candidate who has completed their degree prior to this date may be considered in the event of special circumstances. Special circumstances include leave due to illness, parental leave or clinical service, trust assignments within trade unions or other similar circumstances.

The applicant should have documented and a thorough knowledge of prostate cancer and metastases. Documented, hands-on experience of bioinformatics, molecular biological and cell biological laboratory techniques as well as rats / mice management, is a requirement.

Other desirable qualificaitons
The successful applicant should be able to work independently in the laboratory and have the ability to cooperate with others in a positive way. In addition, the applicant should have good experience in compiling results for scientific publications and should also have good organizational skills. The applicant should also be highly proficient in written and spoken English. Furthermore, great emphasis will be placed on personal characteristics such as cooperative ability, flexibility, drive and independence.

Employment period
The position is full-time and is limited to two (2) years. The start date is as soon as possible or upon agreement.

Application procedure
The application must include the following documents:

• Personal letter describing your qualifications, research interests, and why you are interested in the position.
• Curriculum vitae (CV), including date for doctoral degree, title of your thesis and an updated list of publications.
• Copy of your postdoctoral degree and other relevant certificates.
• Name and contact details for at least two reference persons.

For further information about the position contact Professor Pernilla Wikström, tel: +46 90 785 37 52, e-post: pernilla.wikstrom@umu.se.

Application, written in Swedish or English must be submitted via our e-recruitment system Varbi no later than 8 June 2020.

We look forward to receiving your application!