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Umeå University, Faculty Office of Medicine
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.
Work description
The person we are looking for will assist the research group in a number of diabetes and pancreas cancer related projects. This includes work with primary cell/tissue cultures (Islets of Langerhans), cell and molecular biology techniques and immunohistochemical techniques such as ELISA and antibody labeling on sections and in whole mount assays.
Qualifications
A successful candidate should be able to express him/herself well in speech and writing (in English). We are looking for a person who has obtained a Master’s degree or similar in biomedicine, Molecular Biology or similar fields, alternatively Biomedical scientist (Medical laboratory technologist). Previous experience of molecular and immunohistochemical techniques and cell cultures is a requirement. Passed exam in Laboratory Animal Science for Researchers is a requirement. Good organizational skills is a must.
Other qualifications
Knowledge about pancreatic anatomy, pancreatic function and diabetogenic processes. Experience with primary cultures, immunohistochemistry (sections and whole munt assays), ELISA and PCR. Good computational skills and experience with microscopic 3D imaging techniques is further meriting.
| Type of employment | Special fixed-term employment |
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| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | Januari 2024 |
| Salary | Månadslön |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100% |
| City | Umeå |
| County | Västerbottens län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | AN 2.2.1-1836-23 |
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| Published | 07.Nov.2023 |
| Last application date | 27.Nov.2023 11:59 PM CET |