Postdoctoral position in mechanisms of nerve growth and tumor interactions - ,
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Umeå University, Medicinska fakulteten
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Project description
We are announcing a postdoctoral position in mechanisms of nerve growth and tumor interactions at the Department of Integrative Medical Biology. The position is in Associate Professor Sara Wilson’s research group (https://www.umu.se/en/research/groups/sara-wilson/).
The project focuses on the signaling between nerves and tumors resulting in nerve plasticity (such as growth and remodeling), tumor growth and metastasis. You will engage a systematic strategy to identify mechanisms of nerve/tumor interactions by (i) examining how nerves form/grow/remodel and migrate normally during embryo development and (ii) pathologically in tumor models with an initial focus on pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
Qualifications
- Emphasis is put on the applicant’s suitability for the current project.
- Eligible to apply are individuals with a PhD or equivalent scientific skills. Priority will be given to applicants who graduated within three years before the application deadline.
- A background in developmental biology or cancer is required.
- Technical experience with the following is required: imaging, especially confocal, tissue dissection, histological techniques, cell culture, cell migration analysis, tumor models, embryonic vertebrate models - especially mouse handling and genetics and chicken or mouse embryo electroporation.
- A qualification, which permits working with mice in Sweden, is an advantage although full training will be given.
- A requirement is the ability to work both independently and within a team.
- The ability to communicate in written and spoken scientific English is a requirement.
Application for the fellowship should include
- A brief cover letter (about one page) that describes the applicant’s research experience, research interests, and suitability for the project.
- Curriculum vitae including information about academic degrees (with verifications), 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 for two years. Start date: 2020-10-12, or upon agreement.
Other information
The application must be made via the Varbi e-recruitment system and be received by 2020-09-18, ref. no AN 2.2.1-1108-20.
We look forward to receiving your application!
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | 2020-10-12, eller enligt överenskommelse |
| Salary | Månadslön |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100% |
| City | Umeå |
| County | Västerbottens län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | AN 2.2.1-1108-20 |
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| Published | 25.Aug.2020 |
| Last application date | 18.Sep.2020 11:59 PM CEST |