Postdoc
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Övriga jobb / Lomma
2017-12-14
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The Department of Plant Protection is an interdisciplinary constellation with good opportunities for strong research collaboration within and outside the departmental area. World-leading research conducted in chemical ecology/sensory biology, as well as successful research in resistance biology and integrated plant protection, has resulted in a dynamic working environment and a strong international reputation in both fundamental and applied research.
At the Department, the chemical ecology of disease vectors group intensively investigates vector mosquitoes. Female mosquitoes are major vectors of human disease and the most dangerous are those that preferentially bite humans. Host selection and discrimination by mosquitoes are mainly odour mediated. Understanding how individual salient host volatiles and their cognate receptors contribute to this behaviour is challenging, controversial and of significant practical importance for controlling these rapidly evolving vectors.
Duties:
The research describes the contribution of individual olfactory receptors to the host seeking behavior of Anopheles malaria mosquitoes and the dengue mosquito, Aedes aegypti. The postdoc will be responsible for generating targeted, site-specific mutations of olfactory receptor genes, and involved in the expression and functional analyses of these genes. The postdoc will also have responsibilities for interacting with and supporting other research students and their projects, with some supervisory duties.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will hold a PhD in molecular biology, or equivalent. Experience with targeted, site-specific mutations using CRISPR-Cas9 is a requirement. In addition, experience with the expression and/or functional analyses of insect olfactory receptors is a significant asset. S/he should be fluent in spoken and written English, and have excellent communication skills. The candidate should enjoy working in a group environment as well as demonstrate a solid ability to work independently to advance our research.
Place of work:
Alnarp
Form of employment:
Fixed term employment of 2 years, with a good possibility of extension
Extent:
100%
Starting date:
1 of April 2018, or according to agreement
Application:
We welcome your application no later than 2018-01-15, use the button below.
Specific documents attached: Applications must contain (1) CV, (2) copies of the candidate's two most important publications, (3) a description of research experience, (4) a statement of scientific interests, as well as (4) contact information of two references.
Academic union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) develops the understanding and sustainable use and management of biological natural resources. The university ranks well internationally within its subject areas. SLU is a research-intensive university that also offers unique degree programmes in for example rural development and natural resource management, environmental economics, animal science and landscape architecture.
SLU has just over 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and a turnover of SEK 3 billion. The university has invested heavily in a modern, attractive environment on its campuses in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala.
www.slu.se SLU is an equal opportunity employer.
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Publiceringsdatum2017-12-14ErsättningÅrlig lönerev.
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2017-12-21
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanKontaktRickard Ignell, Head of department
rickard.ignell@slu.se 040-41 53 11
FöretagSveriges lantbruksuniversitet
AdressSveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Sundsvägen 5
23053 Lomma
KontorsadressSundsvägen 5
Övrig information om företaget/organisationen Offentliga upphandlingar genomförda av Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet Jobbnummer 3854983
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