Senior research assistant in regenerative medicine - Befattningen är under tillsättning eller redan tillsatt, och det är inte längre möjligt att lämna in en ansökan
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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.
Description
We are looking for a senior research assistant position who will work at the Laboratory of Neural Repair and Cellular Therapy. The research group consists of basic scientists and clinical researchers working together on projects with stem cells and biomaterials, using both in vitro and in vivo model systems. The senior research assistant will primarily be involved in developing protocols of tissue decellularisation and the production of novel gels and biomaterials for applications in nerve repair and skin reconstruction. You will also be expected to contribute to supervision of ongoing projects involving junior scientists.
The position is full time for one year. Start date upon agreement.
Qualifications
The applicant must have a PhD in a relevant area such as medical sciences with focus on regenerative medicine/tissue engineering and must have technical experience of decellularisation and re-cellularisation techniques, bioreactor technology and be proficient in cell culture, microscopy and immunostaining methods. Prior wok with stem cells and DRG neuron and Schwann cell culture is highly merited.
Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability and the applicant's ability to collaborate within a research group.The successful candidate will be proficient in spoken English and have prior experience of writing reports/manuscripts in English.
Application
You must apply via Umeå University's recruitment system no later than 2020-11-09. The application should be in Swedish or English and include:
1. A brief cover letter (about one page) that describes the applicant’s research experience, research interests, and suitability for the project.
2. 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 Paul Kingham, Department of Integrative Medical Biology, Umeå University: paul.kingham@umu.se
We look forward to receiving your application!
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | Upon agreement |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100% |
| City | Umeå |
| County | Västerbottens län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | AN 2.2.1-1382-20 |
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| Published | 16.Oct.2020 |
| Last application date | 09.Nov.2020 11:59 PM CET |