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The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 49 000 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

Job assignments
The successful applicant will lead and in an independent way develop a project aimed at characterizing the diversity of embryonic endothelial cell populations in the context of developmental hematopoiesis. Responsibilities include PhD and postdoc supervision, teaching and administrative tasks.

Techniques and methods used in the group include culturing and differentiating human pluripotent stem cell lines, early mouse embryo staging and sub-dissection, flow cytometry analysis, sorting, and sub-culturing primary hemogenic cell populations, as well as molecular cloning and CRISPR/Cas9 targeting. The successful candidate will characterize in vitro models of human developmental hematopoiesis using single-cell transcriptional profiling and assess hemogenic potential of various embryonic endothelial populations using in vitro and in vivo assays.

Qualifications
PhD within Life Science or Medicine is required. The candidate should have a solid scientific background, with a strong publication track record. Independent funding from major granting agencies is a strong merit. Documented experience in all abovementioned methods and tasks is a prerequisite. Prior experience in human pluripotent stem cell differentiation towards the hematopoietic lineage is required. Prior expertise in mouse embryo dissection and staging is also a pre-requisite. Experience in design and analysis of single-cell transcriptomics experiments is considered advantageous.

The candidate should have documented leadership and teaching qualifications including student supervision. Prerequisites for the position is that the candidate displays strong personal motivation, and is fluent in English (both spoken and written). A major emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Employment
The employment is limited (temporary) for 12 months, 100% of full-time at the Institute of Biomedicin. First day om empoyment: February 1.

For further information regarding the position
Please contactResearcher in lncRNA mediated gene regulation Claes Gustafsson, Phone: +46 31 7863826 E-post: claes.gustafsson@medkem.gu.se

Unions
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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

 

Closing date: 2020-12-15

 

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.

 


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