Postdoctoral fellow in Pulmonary Mucus Accumulation

Göteborgs universitet / Apotekarjobb / Göteborg
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For the entire announcement, please go to: https://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/vacancies-details/?id=2777

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 research group currently comprises around 30 researchers with some 20 additional international collaborative groups, see also www.medkem.gu.se/mucinbiology/

Subject area

Pulmonary Mucus Accumulation

Subject area description

The respiratory tract has a complex mucus system with two different mucins. This project is addressing the normal organization and transport of the mucus using different mouse strains without specific mucins as well as with fluorescently targeted mucins. Furthermore, the project utilizes model of mucus accumulation as in chronic lung diseases using different mouse strains. The project is also studying the effect of approved and experimental drugs on the accumulated mucus.

Job assignments

Own research under guidance as for a post-doc. The work is to independently conduct projects that address the normal and pathological organization and accumulation of mucus in the lungs. The project utilizes mice where mucus accumulation can be induced.

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.

Assessment

PhD with extensive experiences of working with the respiratory tract of mice. Particular emphasis is on the ability to independently manage the establishment of mouse models of chronic lung disease and handling of animals. Special emphasis is on the ability to independently prepare and analyze lung tissue sections using microscopy. Great emphasis is placed on interpersonal skills and ability to own independent work. The laboratory uses English as the main language of communication and proficient in spoken and written English is essential.

Employment

The employment is full time and temporary, two years, with placement at the Institute of biomedicine.

For further information regarding the position

Please contact Professor Gunnar C Hansson, phone: +46 31 786 3488, +46 709 490005, 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

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.

Varaktighet, arbetstid
Temporary employment, two years Full time

Publiceringsdatum
2018-06-18

Ersättning
Salary is determined on an individual basis.

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Företag
Göteborgs universitet

Adress
Göteborgs universitet
Box 440
40530 Göteborg

Kontorsadress
Medicinaregatan 9A

Jobbnummer
4210022

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