First Research Engineer in virology - ,

We are looking for a first research engineer to the Department of clinical microbiology. Viruses cause severe diseases in the gut. The aim or this project is to identify molecules and mechanisms involved during virus infections in the gut. You will be a part of an internationally leading research group that uses state-of-the-art tools and collaborates with other leading researchers in Sweden and abroad. Our vision is to generate knowledge that can be used for development of drugs and treatments of severe infections.

We offer an international, stimulating collaboration-oriented research environment, where your scientific development is promoted. The position is limited to two years but can be transferred to a permanent position. The position starts as agreed between the parties.

The project

The aim of the project is to use different types of omics-approaches to identify, validate and characterize molecules and mechanisms involved during virus (enteric adenovirus) infection of cells, including enteric organoids (enteroids). Examples of technologies to be used: Proteomics; transcriptomics; production, purification and labeling of adenovirus; eukaryotic cell culture including human intestinal enteroids, advanced fluorescence microscopy, and qPCR for quantification of transduction/infection; and statistical analyses.

Production and purification of proteins, using prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems, and RNA-interference, CRISPR/Cas9-technique and/or pharmacological interference for validation/characterization of identified host factors.

With this position, you will lead and develop the project

• You will plan and perform experiments, interpret results, and put these in a scientific context.
• You will present and discuss your research with other researchers within and outside the group, on national and international meetings.
• You are engaged in drafting and submission of manuscripts.
• You will participate actively in seminars and journal clubs and take courses to develop
• your knowledge and career.
• You will also supervise students on master level and participate in teaching on other levels.
• You will act in agreement with the university’s policy for equal opportunities and data protection.

Qualifications

PhD in Virology.
The applicant must be very motivated and skilled in oral and written communication in English. It is expected of the applicant to be able to work independently as well as with others in a team. The applicant must have a strong interest in virology and be motivated to take on scientific and methodological challenges.

The applicant should have a record of peer review publications in the fields and/or techniques relevant for the project. Experience of work with adenovirus, cell culture including human intestinal enteroids, advanced microscopy, genomic, flow cytometry and protein production is a merit.

The application must contain

1. A personal letter that illustrates qualifications and motivation
2. CV
3. Validated copies of educations and certificates.
4. Copy of PhD
5. Contacts to 2-3 references

Documents that are sent electronically must be in word of pdf format.

The application must be made electronically, last day to apply is June 29-2021.

Other information 

Full time position, 24 months, start after agreement.

For questions, contact Niklas Arnberg. E-mail: niklas.arnberg@umu.se

We welcome your application!