Postdoctoral fellow in Medical Biochemistry/Mucin Biology

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Sahlgrenska Academy, Institute of Biomedicine, Department Medical Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Mucin Biology Groups is recruiting a post-doctoral. Service is full-time 2 years. The laboratory uses English as the main language of communication and proficient in spoken and written English is essential. The research group currently comprises about 30 researchers with some 30 additional in collaborative groups, see also www.medkem.gu.se/mucinbiology/

Subject area

Medical Biochemistry/Mucin Biology

Subject area description

Colon and the small intestine are lined by mucus layer that protects epithelial cells from contact with the bacteria. These mucus layers are different in different parts of the intestine and failing associated with inflammatory bowel disease. The main constituents of mucus are produced by goblet cells. The airways are also protected by mucus and in this case also formed from special glands. There are a total of four different gel-forming mucins and these all have both similarities and differences. The basis of the project is now to study the molecular components of these mucins to understand how the different parts can bind to each other and how, thus contributing to the different properties of the mucus.

Job assignments

Own research under guidance as for a post-doc. The work is to independently carry out projects that address how the different domains of the gel-forming mucins structure by using different types of structural biology and biochemical methods.

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

Holder of a doctorate with great experience working with structural biology. Particular emphasis is placed on the ability to independently express, set up and clean up various sub-domains of these mucins and then study the biochemical methods (gel filtration, electrophoresis), thermophoresis, and other methods. Collaboration with other researchers doing structural analysis with NMR, neutron scattering and electron microscopy are important. Competence for performing crystallographic work important. Special emphasis is also placed on the ability to independently analyze the results obtained and the use of various types of structural modeling programs and to handle 3D printing of molecular structures. Emphasis is placed on interpersonal skills and ability to own independent work.

Regulations for the evaluation of qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4, Section 3 - 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance.

Employment

The employment is temporary, two years, and full time with placement at the Institute of Biomedicine. First day of employment as agreed.

For further information:

Please contact Professor Gunnar C Hansson, phone: +31-786 3488, +709 490 005, e-mail: gunnar.hansson@medkem.gu.se

Unions

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg: http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/union-representatives

How to apply

In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of candidates is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application.

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: April 2 2018



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.



In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.

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Publiceringsdatum
2018-03-13

Ersättning
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Företag
Göteborgs universitet

Adress
Göteborgs universitet
Box 440
40530 Göteborg

Kontorsadress
Box 440

Jobbnummer
4016945

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