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The Department of Molecular Biology seeks a post doc to a project in Molecular mechanisms of development and transmission of malaria parasites. The position is full-time and for two years, access 1 December 2022 or upon agreement.
We are an interdisciplinary team of experimentalists, analysts and modellers, who work together closely to address important questions of malaria parasite development and transmission. We are now looking for an experimental geneticist for projects funded by the European Research Council and the Wallenberg Foundation. Aim of the position is to study the role of putative RNA binding proteins in sexual development and transmission of a malaria parasite.
For additional information, visit our lab page (https://billkerlab.org ), or contact Oliver Billker (oliver.billker@umu.se).
To be appointed under the postdoctoral agreement, the post doc is required to have completed a doctoral degree or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree. This qualification requirements must be fulfilled no later than at the time of the appointment decision. To be appointed under the postdoctoral agreement, priority should be given to candidates who completed their doctoral degree, according to what is stipulated in the paragraph above, no later than three years prior. If there are special reasons, candidates who completed their doctoral degree prior to that may also be eligible. Special reasons include absence due to illness, parental leave, appointments of trust in trade union organisations, military service, or similar circumstances, as well as clinical practice or other forms of appointment/assignment relevant to the subject area. Post docs who are to teach or supervise must have taken relevant courses in teaching and learning in higher education.
Candidates should hold a PhD degree in experimental genetics. You should be experienced in a number of genetic, genomic and biochemical approaches with eukaryotic cells. Skills for the biochemical analysis of nucleic acid binding proteins are particularly important. You have also previously worked with transcriptomic or proteomic data. You should have a strong relevant research output, as evidenced by first authorship on publications. To be eligible candidates must be fluent in spoken and written English. Since the project will be of collaborative nature, candidates need to be able to work productively also in a team. Excellent communication skills are required for interacting effectively with colleagues and peers, including colleagues from complementary research fields
Knowledge of molecular parasitology and rodent models would be an advantage. Evidence of productive work in an interdisciplinary environment would be an advantage.
The application should include:
The application must be written in English (preferably) or Swedish. The application is made through our electronic recruitment system. Documents sent electronically must be in PDF format. Log in to the system and apply via the button at the end of this page. The closing date is 31 of October 2022.
We look forward to receive your application!
The department provides a vibrant interfaculty research environment and there is access to a wide range of state-of-the-art imaging, metabolomics, genomics and screening facilities. You will join a research team that is part of the Laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS), which is internationally well-connected through the EMBL Nordic Partnership for Molecular Medicine.
More information about the department www.umu.se/en/department-of-molecular-biology/.
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | 1 December 2022 or upon agreement |
Salary | Monthly salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100% |
City | Umeå |
County | Västerbottens län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | AN 2.2.1-1526-22 |
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Published | 10.Oct.2022 |
Last application date | 31.Oct.2022 11:59 PM CET |