Staff scientist in microscopy and image analyses of neural tissue - ,

The Department of Molecular Biology is looking for a Staff Scientist for a full-time position until further notice, probationary period may be applied. Access according to agreement.

Description of work tasks

You will perform duties within two different areas. These are research under supervision of a principal investigator and being responsible for advanced microscopy support, respectively. Initially, the research tasks will include analyses of the olfactory system on the molecular, cellular and systems levels. Specifically, you will employ confocal microscopy and correlative light-electron microscopy (CLEM) as well as focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM) to analyse cellular ultrastructure in relation to protein expression, modifications, and localization in olfactory sensory neurons from genetically modified mice. One aim is to gain more knowledge about the function and regulation of a novel organelle (the multivesicular transducosome) that has been discovered in the laboratory. Another research focus is to analyse the regulation and function of olfactory cilia in immature and mature olfactory sensory neurons.

The second area of duties is to be responsible for advanced microscopy infrastructure at the department's research facilities and be involved in its procurement, maintenance as well as providing practical and theoretical skills training to potential users. In this role, you will communicate with the department's infrastructure task force and the local technical support organization. Duties may also include supervising and supporting practical molecular biology laboratory teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The duties may change over time. 

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a University degree equivalent to a European University PhD degree in Neuroscience or equivalent. The applicant should have documented extensive experience and skill in immunohistochemistry, advanced microscopic techniques, and image analyses. Experience of independent development of new protocols for imaging protein localization in tissue is required.  A completed Swedish experimental animal course as well as experience in breeding of and performing experiments on genetically modified strains is required. Research on the olfactory system in the mouse is a desirable merit.

The candidate should be able to pursue challenging tasks, solve problems and achieve objectives, and do so in collaboration and communication with other researchers and research students. Experience in laboratory teaching is required and other forms of teaching, teaching administration and research supervision of students and staff is desirable. Candidates must be fluent in spoken and written English, have a basic understanding of Swedish and be highly motivated. 

Application

You apply through our recruitment system at the latest 8 January 2024. Your application must contain the following documents written in English (preferably) or Swedish:

•  A CV with information on education, a list of previous and current employments, and a list of publications. Pedagogic and language courses relevant to the position should be listed.

•  A cover letter describing your research experience and interests and motivation for applying for the position. Include information on experience in microscopy technical training and methodological guidance of others.

•  Copy of doctoral degree certificate

•  Contact details of two to three references.

More about us

For further information contact Staffan Bohm (staffan.bohm@umu.se) or Anna Berghard (anna.berghard@umu.se). For more information about the Department of Molecular Biology, please visit our website www.umu.se/molbiol.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!