Researcher

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 47 500 students and 6 400 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract scientists and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

The Institute of Biomedicine is involved in both research and education. In both of these areas, we focus on fundamental knowledge of the living cell – what it consists of, how it works, how its function is directed by the genetic material, and how it interacts with various kinds of micro-organisms. Using this knowledge, we try to elucidate the causes of diseases, and find new ways to diagnose and treat them.

The Institute is composed of the following four departments:


• The Department of Infectious Diseases
• The Department of Microbiology and Immunology
• The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Cell Biology
• The Department of Laboratory Medicine

At present, the institute has about 360 employees and approximately 440 million SEK in total assets.

 The Mucin Biology Group at the Department Medical Biochemistry and Cell Biology is recruiting a researcher. The research group currently comprises about 30 researchers with some 30 additional in collaborative groups, see also www.medkem.gu.se/mucinbiology/

Job assignments
Own research under guidance. Colon and the small intestine are lined by mucus layer that protects epithelial cells from contact with the bacteria. These mucus layers are different in different parts of the intestine and failing associated with inflammatory bowel disease. The main constituents of mucus are produced by goblet cells. The airways are also protected by mucus and in this case also formed from special glands. There are a total of four different gel-forming mucins and these all have both similarities and differences. The basis of the project is now to study the molecular components of these mucins to understand how the different parts can bind to each other and how, thus contributing to the different properties of the mucus.The work is to independently carry out projects that address how the structure of different domains of the gel-forming mucins and related molecules by using different types of structural biology, especially crystallography, and biochemical methods.

Qualifications
Holder of a doctorate with great experience working with structural biology. Particular emphasis is placed on the ability to independently express, set up and clean up various sub-domains of these mucins and then study the biochemical methods (gel filtration, electrophoresis), thermophoresis, and structural biology methods. Collaboration with other researchers doing structural analysis with NMR, neutron scattering and electron microscopy are important. Competence for performing independent crystallographic work is crucial. Special emphasis is also placed on the ability to independently analyze the results obtained and the use of various types of structural modeling programs. The laboratory uses English as the main language of communication and proficient in spoken and written English is essential. Emphasis is placed on interpersonal skills and ability to own independent work.

Employment
The employment is full-time and limited to 2021-12-31 with placement at the Institute of Biomedicine. First day of employment as agreed.

For further information regarding the position
Please contact Professor Gunnar C. Hansson. Phone: +46 31786 3488, +46709 490 005. 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
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The application should contain proof of completed PhD.

The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and diversity.

Salary is determined on an individual basis.

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