Postdoctoral researcher in Immunology

The School of Medical sciences at Örebro University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in immunology for a fixed-term appointment.

Subject area
The position is in Medical sciences with focus on cellular immunology and vascular disease.

Background
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common manifestation of atherosclerosis, affecting arteries in the leg, and is highly prevalent in the elderly population. Increasing evidence suggests that gut microbiota and gut microbe-derived dietary metabolite trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) from certain diet is associated with the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis in cardiovascular disease, however their role in pathogenesis of peripheral arterial disease is unknown. Despite its high prevalence (20% in over 60 year of age in Sweden), PAD remains poorly diagnosed and receives less attention in scientific literature compared to coronary artery disease. With support from the Knowledge Foundation, Örebro University together with business community is investing in a clinical research study aimed to investigate interactions between gut microbiota, diet metabolite and inflammation in peripheral arterial disease.

The position is part of a strong research environment, Cardiovascular research centre (CVRC) at Örebro University (https://www.oru.se/english/research/research-environments/mh/cardiovascular-research-centre-cvrc/. The main aims of the research environment are to significantly strengthen the cardiovascular research through genuine translational research and collaboration between basic and clinical scientists at Örebro University and Örebro University Hospital, and to create unique multidisciplinary projects in the field of cardiovascular research.

Örebro University is a modern and one of the fastest growing university with internationally prominent research. In year 2020, Örebro University is placed at 75 when Times Higher Education ranked the young universities in the world and was placed at 30 when looking at the citation rate per se. Örebro University is a state university, which entitles to several benefits such as extended holiday and generous occupational pension. Employees also receives health and wellness coupons. https://www.oru.se/english/working-at-orebro-university/why-work-at-orebro-university/

 

Information
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The position is a full-time position for a fixed term of two years. The position starts from 1st May 2021. The salary depends on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.

For more information, please contact Dr Ashok Kumar Kumawat +46 19-302185, ashok.kumawat@oru.se

Örebro University actively pursues an equal work environment and values the qualities that diversity adds to our operations.

Application
The application is made online. Click the button “Apply” to begin the application procedure.

For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included:


• A covering letter, outlining how you believe you can contribute to the continued development of Örebro University
• CV with a relevant description of your overall qualifications and experience
• An account of research/artistic qualifications
• Copies of relevant course/degree certificates and references verifying eligibility and criteria met
• Scientific publications for consideration (maximum of 10) (Not only publication list.)

Only documents written in Swedish, English, Norwegian or Danish can be reviewed.

The application deadline is March 7, 2021. We look forward to receiving your application!

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As directed by the National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), Örebro University is required to deposit one file copy of the application documents, excluding publications, for a period of two years after the appointment decision has gained legal force.