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PhD project

The overarching aim of this cutting–edge PhD project is to study cellular processes associated with human copper transport.

The proteins that will be targeted constitute an indispensable family of proteins that allow copper transport across cellular membranes. The overarching is to reveal their architecture as well as the molecular mechanism that govern copper transport. Positive results will significantly move the frontier in the research field by providing a framework for downstream efforts and allowing rational drug–design.

Qualifications

We are seeking a highly motivated individual interested in a challenging project.

Required qualifications:

• A master degree in biochemistry (or related discipline) or exam at corresponding level obtained before the start of the employment

• Fluency in English and excellent communication skills including scientific presentations.

Desired qualifications (three of these are required):

• Experience in cloning (primer design, PCR etc).

• Experience in protein overproduction (particularly bacterial and yeast platforms).

• Experience in protein purification (preferably membrane proteins and exploiting fluorescent tags) using FPLC (such as ÄKTA systems).

• Experience in protein characterization in vitro and/or in cells.

• Experience in crystallization, X–ray crystallography and/or structural analysis.

Additional qualifications:

- Experience with work on copper–related proteins will be considered an additional merit.

Behörighet

Grundläggande behörighet till utbildning på forskarnivå har den som har: avlagt examen på avancerad nivå, fullgjort kursfordringar om minst 240 högskolepoäng, varav minst 60 högskolepoäng på avancerad nivå, eller på något annat sätt inom eller utom landet förvärvat i huvudsak motsvarande kunskaper.

Bedömningsgrund

Bestämmelser för anställning som doktorand återfinns i förordning SFS 1998:80. Som innehavare får enbart förordnas den som är antagen till utbildning på forskarnivå. Vid tillsättning skall avseende främst fästas vid graden av förmåga att tillgodogöra sig forskarutbildningen. Förutom skyldighet att ägna sig åt egen forskarutbildning kan innehavaren åläggas att fullgöra tjänstgöring som avser utbildning, forskning och administrativt arbete enligt särskilda bestämmelser i förordningen.

Villkor

Tidsbegränsad anställning fyra år enligt HF 5 kap 7§.

 

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