Postdoctoral researcher in molecular epidemiology - ,

At the Department of Radiation Sciences, we research and teach in the fields of radiophysics and medical engineering, oncology, and diagnostic radiology. We have internationally recognised research environments where the breadth of subject areas enables innovation and collaboration across borders. Most of our researchers and teachers work clinically in our premises at NUS - at the centre of our activities.

Read more about the department at the Department of Radiation Sciences (umu.se).

We are now looking for a postdoctoral researcher to spend 2 years studying the relationship between brain tumours and other diseases, such as diabetes and asthma, by analysing pre-diagnostic and diagnostic samples with multiomics technology. Umeå University and Region Västerbotten have unique opportunities to study how diseases arise by using samples collected long before diagnosis through the Västerbotten intervention project.

Project description

The causes of brain tumours (gliomas) are not well understood. We believe that if we understand how brain tumours develop, we can also find new opportunities for early diagnosis or novel targets for treatment. In this project, we have a special focus on how different diseases affect the risk of getting glioma. There are studies that show that both diabetes and asthma seem to be protective against getting gliomas. The reasons behind this are so far unknown. More information about our publications and the research group can be found at: https://www.umu.se/forskning/grupper/beatrice-melin/

The project involves analysing mass spectrometric data for quantified metabolites in blood and relating the data to clinical information and other -omics data using advanced bioinformatics.

Work tasks

The tasks include detailed bioinformatic analyses of different types of omics analyses on cases and controls, literature searches, compiling results and writing manuscripts. Some administrative tasks such as convening group meetings may be included, as we usually rotate this in the group.

Authorisation/Competence

Eligible to be employed as a postdoctoral researcher is a person who has obtained a doctoral degree, or a foreign degree as a deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree, in a relevant subject such as biotechnology, bioinformatics, biostatistics or equivalent. This entry requirement must be fulfilled at the latest at the time of the recruitment decision.

You are proficient in bioinformatics or metabolomics and have experience in working and driving intradisciplinary projects. Good verbal and written skills in English are a requirement. Experience of analysing biological samples for different types of statistical methods is also required.

Meritorious

As the postdoctoral position is a merit-based position for junior researchers, we mainly target those with a doctoral degree no older than three years from the deadline for applications. If there are special reasons, those who have completed a doctoral degree earlier may be considered. Special reasons refer to leave due to illness, parental leave, clinical service, positions of trust in trade unions or other similar circumstances, as well as service/assignments relevant to the subject area.

Previous work with multivariate clinical datasets is considered a merit.

More about the job

The position is a full-time, fixed-term employment for 2 years according to the terms of the agreement on fixed-term employment as a postdoc from 1 February 2022.

The group's research takes place at three different departments with emphasis on the Department of Radiation Sciences, with close collaboration with the Department of Chemistry and with collaboration in other clinical areas such as diabetes. The position will be at Radiation Sciences.

The application

The application must contain:

- A brief description of your research interests and justification of why you are interested in the position.

- CV

- List of publications

- Diploma from postgraduate programme and other relevant degrees.

- Contact information for two reference persons

The application must be written in Swedish or English. Applications must be submitted via our e-recruitment system Varbi and be received by 10 December 2023. We will select and call for an interview before Christmas.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Beatrice Melin beatrice.melin@umu.se or Benny Björkblom benny.bjorkblom@umu.se.

Welcome with your application!