Postdoctoral fellow in cancer genetics
Göteborgs universitet / Biologjobb / Göteborg
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Duration of employment: 2 years. Extent 100%
First day of employment: As agreed
The overall objective of the project is to identify new biomarkers and increase the molecular understanding of one particular high-risk subgroup of childhood neuroblastoma. This position is funded by the Department of Biomedicine, The Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, as well as by the NNBCR Consortium (Novel Neuroblastoma biomarkers of Clinical Relevance) (
http://www.nnbcr.se). NNBCR is funded by the Swedish Foundation for strategic research.
Subject area
Cancer genetics at the Department of Pathology and Clinical Genetics, Department of Biomedicine, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Subject area description
The overall objective of the project is to characterize genes and genetic mechanisms behind the childhood cancer neuroblastoma.
Job assignments
High-risk variants of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma consists primarily of two types. This projects concern the study of high-risk Non-MYCN amplified neuroblastoma sub group. These tumors often have specific genetic abnormalities such as deletions in the chromosome 11q region. In this post-doc work the employee will study these tumors identify and characterize what genes and gene mechanisms are involved in development ab progression. Based on these studies, we intend to carry out a variety of functional studies and cell biological studies with regard to clarification of biomarker status and their potential use in novel treatment strategies.The work will be performed within Prof. Tommy Martinsson's research group. Relevant references are e.g. PMID: 20145112 and PMID: 25071110.
Eligibility
An achieved doctoral degree is compulsory for a position as postdoctor at Göteborg University. The doctoral thesis shall be in a relevant area according to the specific position stated here. Since a position as postdoctor aims to give new holders of the doctorate the opportunity mainly to strengthen and develop their scholarly proficiency, we aim for those who have a doctoral degree not older than 3 years counting from last date of application.
The qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 - 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance.
Assessment
Adventageous is to have a backbground of a PhD in an appropriate topic e.g. studies of tumor material with different methods and approaches such as e.g. genetic, molecular, cell biological or functional studies. Excellent communicative skills are required, including fluency in oral and written English.
Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 - 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance.
For further information:
Regarding the position please contact Tommy Martinsson, Professor, +46 31 343 4803,
tommy.martinsson@gu.seUnions
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The application should contain:
• A cover letter giving a brief description of previous research experience, and a motivation to why you are applying
• A CV including a list of publications
• Proof of completed PhD
• Contact details of two references
Closing date: 2015-10-15
The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and diversity.
Salary is determined on an individual basis.
Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the decision of employment has become final. Applications from the employed and from those who appeal the decision will not be returned.
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Publiceringsdatum2017-09-13ErsättningGöteborgs Universitet tillämpar individuell lönesättning.
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2017-10-15
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AdressGöteborgs universitet
Medicinaregatan 7B
40530 Göteborg
KontorsadressMedicinaregatan 7B
Jobbnummer 3694522
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