Post-doctoral position (2 years)

Umeå universitet / Högskolejobb / Umeå
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The Antifungal Immunity group is seeking one highly motivated candidate

The laboratory for Molecular Infection Medicine (MIMS, www.mims.se) was established in 2007 as a partner institution of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (www.embl.org) together with the new Nordic nodes for molecular medicine in Finland and Norway. The aim of MIMS is to strengthen Swedish research and enhance the dynamics in the field of molecular medicine, partly by promoting the career opportunities for young scientists. MIMS is established within the Umeå Centre for Microbial Research (UCMR, www.ucmr.se) that includes researchers active in the fields of molecular and clinical microbiology, molecular biology, chemistry and physics and is closely connected to the university hospital.

Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in microbiology, immunology, infectious disease or a related subject. A strong research experience (at least 3 years) in the molecular biology and genetics of the human fungal pathogen Candida albicans with an emphasis on morphotype switching is beneficial for the position. The successful applicant will investigate the responses of mouse innate immune cells towards different morphological forms of C. albicans and Aspergillus fumigatus in wild-type and different mutant mouse strains. Therefore, experience in handling mice and preparing organs for microscopic analysis is essential.

The application should include:
1) A signed letter of application describing your research interests (max. one A4 page).
2) A CV
3) The Names, with contact details and e-mail addresses of two academic references.
4) Other relevant documentation you wish to include in support of your application.
The position will be limited to 11 months starting from February 1st, 2013. For more information about the position and research areas please contact: Dr. Constantin Urban, constantin.urban@mims.umu.se , +46 (0)90 785 1143.

Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKO, +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.

The procedure for recruitment for the position is in accordance with the
Higher Education Ordinance (chapt. 12, 2 §) and the decision regarding the position cannot be appealed.

Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format.

Publiceringsdatum
2012-12-17

Arbetstider och omfattning
Tillsvidare
Heltid

Ersättning
Fast lön
Individuell lönesättning tillämpas

Så ansöker du
Sista dag att ansöka är 2013-01-15
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: 315-1163-12
Ansökan kan skickas till e-postadress: jobb@umu.se

Kontakt
Constantin Urban 090 785 11 constantin.urban@mims.umu.se

Företag
Umeå universitet

Adress
Umeå universitet
90187 UMEÅ

Övriga kontaktuppgifter
Telefonnummer: 090-786 50 00

Jobbnummer
1419067

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