Postdoctoral Fellow in neutrophil glycobiology
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The research at the Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation research is focused on inflammatory diseases, ranging from basic research and animal models to clinical research and rehabilitation.
The Phagocyte Research Group at the department is doing research primarily on the biology and function of phagocytic white blood cells, and how these cells affect inflammatory processes in disease states such as rheumatic diseases,
autoinflammatory diseases and infectious diseases. The group has around 15 members organized in three subgroups.
The research goup of professor Anna Karlsson-Bengtsson is now recruiting a post-doc within the project of "Neutrophil Glycobiology".
Subject area: Neutrophil Glycobiology
Subject area description
The research project aims to investigate the function and regulation of glycoconjugates in human white blood cells.
Job assignments
The candidate is expected to isolate cells and cell organelles, prepare samples for mass spectrometry analysis, interpret data from mass spectrometry, and perform functional assays of whilte blood cells from patients. Interpretation of data includes identification of glycopeptides and carbohydrates. The candidate should be able to present the results of the research both verbally and in writing, and be a representative of the group at international meetings and conferences. The candidate is expected to work independently with hypothesis generation, hypothesis testing and result analysis, with careful reference to the scientific literature.
Eligibility
To qualify as a postdoctoral researcher the applicant should hold a PhD in a relevant subject. Since postdoctoral constitutes a qualifying appointment for junior researchers, we aim to target those who have a doctoral degree not older
than 3 years from the application deadline.
Assessment
We are looking for a qualified PhD in the field of glycoanalysis and glycobiology. You should be able to handle modern mass spectrometers and interpret MS data both by hand and with use search engines for protein MS. You are also knowledgeable regarding biology and function of phagocytic white blood cells. You are trustworthy, responsible and committed. Furthermore, you are service-oriented, accurate and able to independently structure and organize your daily work, as well as collaborate with others. We value personal suitability highly.
Employment
Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 24 months Extent: 100 % Location: Institute of Medicine, Gothenburg First day of employment: Feb 15, 2018 Last day of employment: Feb 14, 2020
For further information:
Anna Karlsson-Bengtsson, Professor, +46 708 18 76 34,
anna.karlsson@gu.se Unions
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The application is to be written in English.
Closing date: 2018-01-25
The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and diversity.
Salary is determined on an individual basis.
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Göteborgs universitet möter samhällets utmaningar med mångsidig kunskap. 38 000 studenter och 6 000 medarbetare gör universitetet till en stor och inspirerande arbetsplats. Stark forskning och attraktiva utbildningar lockar forskare och studenter från hela världen. Med ny kunskap och nya perspektiv bidrar Göteborgs universitet till en bättre framtid.
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Publiceringsdatum2018-01-04Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2018-01-25
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: PAR 2018/12
Kontaktanna.karlsson@gu.seFöretagGöteborgs universitet
AdressGöteborgs universitet
Box 100
40530 GÖTEBORG
KontorsadressUniversitetsplatsen 1
Jobbnummer 3885787
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