Researcher

University of Gothenburg
Telefon: + 46 31 786 100
Hemsida: http://biomedicine.gu.se/



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 five departments: ?The Department of Infectious Diseases ?The Department of Microbiology and Immunology ?The Department of Pathology and Genetics ?The Department of Clinical Chemistry and Transfusion Medicine ?The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Cell Biology At present, the institute has about 350 employees and approximately 290 million SEK in total assets.


Beskrivning av arbetsuppgifter:
The development of novel vaccines may be facilitated by a deeper understanding of the mechanisms of action of vaccines or their individual components as they pertain to their interaction with the immune system. The research group is currently involved in several projects with an overarching objective of improving our understanding of vaccine mechanisms of action. The research is done by employing cutting-edge transcriptomics and metabolomics technologies combined with conventional immunological methods. The researcher will be responsible for systems biology analyses and interpretation of big datasets generated from whole genome transcriptomics and metabolomics analyses of biological samples retrieved from human and animals following vaccination.


Beskrivning av kvalifikationer:
A PhD in immunology or other relevant areas with postdoc experience and proven track record in vaccine research is required. Documented hands on experience and expertise with analysis of -omics (transcriptomics and metabolomics) big datasets, and previous experience of research in vaccine evaluation are highly desirable. The successful candidate will have excellent communicative skills particularly regarding scientific communication in English, a high degree of autonomy, a developed way of critical thinking, and documented ability to work successfully in a group.


KONTAKTPERSON

Funktion: Professor
Namn: Susanna Cardell
E-post: susanna.cardell@microbio.gu.se

Telefon: +46 31 786 6228