Postdoctoral position in physiology of oxygen sensation - Befattningen är under tillsättning eller redan tillsatt, och det är inte längre möjligt att lämna in en ansökan
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Umeå universitet, Medicinska fakulteten
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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.
Applications are invited for a postdoc position in the laboratory of Dr. Changchun Chen at Umeå University, Sweden, working on oxygen sensation. The lab is affiliated to Wallenberg Center for Molecular Medicine (WCMM) and located in Umeå Center for Molecular Medicine (UCMM). This position is two-year full-time employment, and will be available from February, 2022.
Project description
The lab aims at delineating the molecular underpinning of O2 sensing, and dissecting the neural circuit controlling behavior in response to O2 variations. This project focuses on understanding how cytokines modulate cellular processes such as O2 stimulation and other stressors in both C. elegans and cultured mammalian neurons. The project involves high-throughput genetic screen, genomics, biochemistry, calcium imaging, optogenetics and RNA profiling of single cells.
Qualifications
The candidate shall have a PhD in a relevant subject (biology, genetics or biochemistry). Priority will be given to highly motivated applicants who can work independently within a highly interactive group. The ideal candidate shall have demonstrated expertise in genetics, cell biology, biochemistry or relevant areas. Previous experience in single-neuron RNAseq, biochemistry and CRISPR genome editing in C. elegans is essential.
Please submit your application in English, combined in one pdf file:
- A cover letter including your past achievements and research interests
- A curriculum vitae including publication list and the contact information of two references
For more information, please contact Changchun Chen (changchun.chen@umu.se) and visit our webpage at (https://www.umu.se/en/research/groups/changchun-chen/)
Selection criteria
In particular, applicants who have completed a doctoral degree no more than three years before the application deadline are considered. In special circumstances, an earlier doctoral degree may be considered. Special circumstances refer to leave due to illness, parental leave or clinical service, trust assignments within trade union organizations or similar.
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
|---|---|
| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | enligt överenskommelse |
| Salary | Månadslön |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100% |
| City | Umeå |
| County | Västerbottens län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | AN 2.2.1-1414-21 |
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| Published | 19.Nov.2021 |
| Last application date | 09.Dec.2021 11:59 PM CET |