Researcher

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Researcher

Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 3 months
Extent: 100 %
Location: Institute of Medicine, Gothenburg
First day of employment: According to the agreement
Reference number: PET 2016/548

Institute of Medicine is the largest Institute at the University of Gothenburg. Our activities cover a broad area of knowledge, where we conduct successful research, from molecules to the community.

The research covers several of the major endemic diseases, including Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Obesity and Arthritis. Other strong areas are Public Health and Community Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Hematology and Gastrointestinal Research. A new research field within
innovation and entrepreneurship is being formed.
The project is focused on the transfer of genetic material (eg RNA) to cells via various types of vehicles, so-called "Gene-Delivery-Vehicles" (GDVs), eg exosome vesicles or lipid nanoparticles.

We are interested to gather information about the RNA transfer to cells as well as how it is processed intracellularly, e.g. how transferred-mRNA is processed before translation.

Job assignments
The project aims to identify the fate of transferred-mRNA, e.g. when it degrades by lysosomes versus when it escapes endosomes and translates to protein. However, the purpose of this short feasibility study is to perform attempts along these lines using e.g. RNA FISH, RNA hybridization, Image streaming and qPCR.

Qualifications
The applicant must have a doctoral degree in the appropriate field and have good academic skills in the subject area, specific within RNA biology, including biochemistry of RNA-binding proteins.

For further information please contact:
Hadi Valadi, Researcher
070-735 93 59
hadi.valadi@gu.se

Labour union
SEKO: Patrik Aspholm
031-786 11 73
seko@gu.se

OFR/S: Peter Brandt
031-786 11 69
peter.brandt@gu.se

SACO: Catrine Folcker
031-786 27 68

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https://gudok.gu.se/E-rek_ANS/Utdata/TjanstPrint.aspx?Dnr=792444&Type=E 2016-09-29
catrine.folcker@gu.se
Closing date 2016-10-20

Appointment Procedure
Please apply online.
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.