Postdoctoral fellow in pathology and imaging - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Radiation Sciences is, in terms of research, a dynamic and internationally successful environment in diagnostic radiology, oncology, cognitive neuro-science, radiation physics and bio-medical engineering. The department belongs to the Faculty of Medicine at Umeå University.

The Department of Radiation Sciences welcome applications for postdoctoral studies in molecular pathology and imaging. The position is for two years full-time, starting May 1, 2022 or by agreement.

Project description

Imaging techniques like MRI and PET are now emerging as cornerstones in the diagnosis of prostate cancer. Unfortunately however we still lack information on how well different imaging methods can detect different types of prostate tumors, and in particular correctly identify their sizes, molecular subtype, and aggressiveness. To explore this, we have initiated a collaboration between oncology, pathology, radiology and medical physics and collected a unique dataset of 55 prostate cancer patients, where in-vivo imaging including two PET tracers and multi-parametric MRI have been put in the same coordinate system as the whole mount prostate specimens. At present point a detailed analysis of the correlation between different markers of tumor aggressiveness such as Gleason score, Ki67 and PSA expression, molecular subtype and the in-vivo imaging in the multiple tumor lesions present in each of these prostates are ongoing. The holder of the position will take part in the current efforts and explore further approaches such as molecular subtyping and exploration of lesion properties that may lead to false negative and false positive imaging results. There are several clinical goals that we address in the project for example diagnostic classification of newly diagnosed prostate cancer and characterization of the decease for radiotherapy planning purposes.

The workplace will be at the pathology department, but with intense collaboration and contact with radiology, oncology and medical physis. The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to develop independent research ideas, within the scope of the project.

Eligibility

Successful candidates must hold a University degree equivalent to a European University PhD in medical sciences or similar. This eligibility requirement must be met at the latest at the time when the employment decision is made.

Previous experience in tumor biology and in histopathological examination of tumors are required. A very good command of written and spoken English is required.

Other qualifications required

Since appointment as a postdoctoral researcher is a career-development position for junior researchers, we are primarily interested in applicants who completed their doctoral degree no more than three years before the application deadline. If there are special reasons, an applicant who has completed their degree earlier than that may be considered. Special reasons include absence due to illness, parental leave, clinical practice, appointments of trust for a trade union organisation or other similar circumstances, and for relevant duties/assignments within the subject area.

Experience from previous studies of prostate cancer is an advantage.

We are looking for a highly motivated scientist who is quick to learn and has a demonstrated ability to work productively both independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

More information about the position

The appointment is a full-time, fixed-term position for two years in accordance with the terms of contract for fixed-term employment as a postdoctoral researcher from 1 February 2022.

Application

The application should contain:

• A brief description of your research interests and why you are interested in the position.
• Curriculum vitae
• Publication list
• Copy of PhD degree, or if a degree has not yet been obtained, certificates of approved dissertation and approved complete PhD courses
• Other academic degrees
• Contact information for two reference persons
   

The application must be written in Swedish or English. The application must be completed using our e-recruitment system Varbi no later than February 11, 2022.

Other information

Further information about the employment is provided by Tufve Nyholm, tufve.nyholm@umu.se or Anders Bergh, anders.bergh@umu.se  

More about us

For more information about the Department of Radiation Sciences, please visit our website

https://www.umu.se/en/department-of-radiation-sciences/

We look forward to receiving your application!