Postdoctoral fellow in mucosal immunology
Göteborgs universitet / Övriga jobb / Göteborg
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Duration of employment: 2 years. Extent 100%
First day of employment: As agreed
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology within the Institute of Biomedicine has a long history of research in mucosal immunology with emphasis on immunology of the gastrointestinal tract. Studies examining immunological responses to intestinal diseases, particularly inflammatory bowel diseases and colon cancer, as well as immune responses to oral vaccination are a main research emphasis of the Department. The Department consists of 12 research groups with 70 scientists, students, postdocs and technical staff working within different projects.
Subject area
Mucosal Immunology
Subject area description
The project aims to understand the role of immune cell populations from human intestinal tissue in the chronic inflammation of patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, diseases that increase the risk for colorectal cancer.
Job assignments
The main task is to design and execute experiments on immune cells from human samples. Cells will be prepared from human intestinal tissue and blood, and cell function will be analyzed using immunological assays such as multi-color flow cytometry, ELISA, multiplex cytokine assay, in vitro cellular assays, etc. Data will be analyzed and compiled for presentations and manuscripts. The individual will be involved in the inclusion of patients in the study and coordinate the transfer of patient samples to the research laboratory. Data will be analyzed and compiled for presentations and manuscripts.
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
Experience in immunology and immunological analyses of immune cells, such as multicolor flow cytometry (= 10 colors simultaneously), in vitro cell culture assays, ELISA and multiplex cytokine analysis, are necessary. Experience in the preparation of human and blood mononuclear cells is strongly meriting. You must have the ability to work independently and have good communication skills in written and spoken English and Swedish. Experience working in a clinical study and with healthcare professionals, as well as using Diva and FlowJo software and statistical analysis of data, are a merit.
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 Mary Jo Wick, professor, +46 31 786 6325,
mary-jo.wick@immuno.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: 2017-09-30
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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Publiceringsdatum2017-08-24ErsättningUniversitet tillämpar individell lönesättning.
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2017-09-30
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AdressGöteborgs universitet
Medicinaregatan 7B
40530 Göteborg
KontorsadressMedicinaregatan 7B
Jobbnummer 3659974
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