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Umeå universitet, 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 12 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.
The Department of Odontology at Umeå University consists of about 70 employees, and we conduct teaching in the dentist program, the dental hygienist program and the dental technician program as well as dental research.
We are now looking for a first research engineer for one of our research groups in Dental Material Science. The employment is 75 % for 4 months, with starting of 15 August 2023, or according to agreement. The application deadline is 25 May 2023.
Project description
You will be part of a project where we are working on developing dental related biomaterials. The goal of our project is to be able to synthesize dental related biomaterials that are antibacterial and provides increased remineralization of the tooth.
Tasks
The main tasks include synthesis of polymer-based biomaterials, biocompatibility tests and material characterizations. Furthermore, the employment includes basic tasks in laboratory activities such as maintenance of research equipment.
Competence requirements
We are looking for you who have a PhD in Dental Material Sciences or equivalent disciplines. Preferably to have experiences related to the synthesis and testing of dental materials and understand the relevant testing standards and necessary testing methods.
Work requirements:
· Experiences on synthesizing and processing of polymer-based biomaterials.
· Hands on experiences on biocompatibility test, cellular proliferation, toxicology test.
· Knowledge and technical skills in anti-bacterial studies.
· Previous experience in material characterization using SEM and FTIR.
· Good organizational skills and ability to compile data.
· Demonstrated good skills in both written and spoken English.
Other desirable qualifications
Furthermore, we attach great importance to good collaboration skills and flexibility as we work closely with other research groups. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.
Application
The application must comprise:
1. A letter that clearly describes your qualifications, research interests, and motivation for application.
2. A CV with publication list.
3. Copies of exam certificates.
4. Copy of the PhD thesis
5. Other documents you wish to claim.
Information
For more information contact Senior Lecturer. Wen Kou, email: wen.kou@umu.se, phone: +46-90-7864368
You apply via Umeå University's e-recruitment system and the complete application must be received no later than 25-05-2023.
| Type of employment | Special fixed-term employment |
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| Contract type | Part-time |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 75% |
| City | Umeå |
| County | Västerbottens län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | AN 2.2.1-823-23 |
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| Published | 04.May.2023 |
| Last application date | 25.May.2023 11:59 PM CEST |