PostDoc Fellowship: Optical DNA Mapping

Information about the research
The Westerlund group works on using nanofabrication for analysis of biomacromolcules, with main focus on DNA. The applications range from fundamental understanding of DNA-protein interactions to clinical applications in antibiotic resistance and cancer.
The Post Doc will work with optical DNA mapping where individual DNA molecules are stretched in nanofluidiic channels and visualized via fluorescene microscopy. Particular focus will be on applications on the human genome, with a focus on cancer. We have recently demonstrated a novel way of mapping human DNA (Müller, et al, Nucleic Acids Research, 24 (2019), 690–99) that is simpler and faster than commercial options. In this project we want to apply this new mapping method to clinical research and diagnostics. The main focus is to identify chromosomal translocations in Acute Leukemia.

Key parts of the work will be
* Optical DNA Mapping
* Method Development, in particular for DNA extraction
* Image and data analysis

The position is hosted at the Chemical Biology division at the Biology and Biological Engineering department. The division is the home of six independent research groups working on topics related to Chemical Biology.

-The details of the departmental research activities may be found here.  

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research in a research group. The position also includes supervising master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with society at large. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of two years (1+1) with salary according to Chalmers central rules.

Qualifications
To qualify as a Post Doc, you must have a PhD degree in Nanoscience, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular biology or similar. The degree should generally not be older than three years.
Hands on experience with optical DNA mapping and DNA extraction is mandatory. Hands on experience with image analysis in Matlab would be beneficial but not mandatory.
Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the work, the candidate is expected to have good collaboration skills and be able to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

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Our offer to you
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Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20200015 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 1 March 2020

For questions, please contact:
Fredrik Westerlund, Docent, Chemical Biology, fredrikw@chalmers.se, +46 31 772 30 49

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