Researcher in epitehlial cell differentiation (temporary employment)

at the Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute. Closing date: 7 May 2023.

The Department of Molecular Biosciences, Wenner-Gren Institute (MBW) conducts experimental basic research in molecular cell biology, intergrative biology and infection and immune biology. The research environment is characterized by a modern and advanced methodology and has a strong international profile. MBW is one of the larger departments of the Faculty of Science at Stockholm University with more than 30 research groups and about 180 employees, of whom about 60 are doctoral students. Read more about MBW at www.su.se/mbw.

Project description
The position will be associated with the project “epithelial cell differentiation in Drosophila".

Main responsibilities
The position involves generation of complex mutant genotypes in the trachea and wing disks, quantitative analysis of the tracheal cells by  molecular methods and microscopy.

Qualification requirements
Researchers are appointed primarily for purposes of research and must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria
In the appointment process, special attention will be given to documented research skills, in particular in the generation and analysis of Drosophila mutants and the cellular differentiation of tracheal cells.

Terms of employment
This is a part-time (50 %), time-limited position of 12 months. Start date 2023-06-01 or as per agreement.

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Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Christos Samakovlis, telephone: +46 8 161564, christos.samakovlis@su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's 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.

Please include the following information with your application


• Your contact details and personal data
• Your highest degree
• Your language skills
• Contact details for 2–3 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents


• Cover letter
• CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
• Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing:
– why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
– why and how you wish to complete the project
– what makes you suitable for the project in question
• Copy of PhD diploma
• Letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files)
• Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!


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