Researcher with focus on toxicity testing of engineered nanoparticles

The School of Science and Technology is seeking a researcher in biomedical science/environmental health/toxicology for a fixed-term appointment at MTM Research Centre.

Duties and responsibilities
The main duty is to perform research on safety of engineered nanoparticles (ENM) from additive manufacturing in collaboration with industry partners. The project is a teamwork between the research environments MTM and the Inflammatory Response and Infection Susceptibility Center (iRISC) at Örebro University, and the Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (AMM) at the Örebro University Hospital. The research involves assessment of ENM exposure, ENM characterization, ENM toxicological mode of action, and ENM health impact. The main duties are to develop and set up in vitro toxicity tests, and to plan and conduct toxicity testing to assess cellular effects and modes of action of ENM. The tasks also include coordination of the project. Other duties include sampling at the industrial facilities and general maintenance of the cell culture facilities and dissemination of research results.

Eligibility
To be eligible for a position as a researcher the successful candidate should have a PhD degree in biomedical sciences, environmental health, toxicology or an equivalent degree.

Assessment criteria
Documented practical experience and skills in toxicity testing using cell culture systems is required. Experience in nanoparticle toxicity assessment using in vitro tests is mandatory. The successful candidate should be thorough, ambitious, positive, highly motivated and have the ability to cooperate and to be a team-worker, as well as to work independently. Proficiency in written and spoken English is a requirement.

Information
The position is a 12 month position (100%) with the possibility of applying for an additional year if funding is available. The salary depends on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience in relation to the tasks.

For more information about the position, please contact prof. Magnus Engwall +46 19 30 36 06 (magnus.engwall@oru.se). For information about MTM and iRISC, please visit www.oru.se/mtm and www.oru.se/english/research/research-environments/mh/inflammatory-response-and-infection-susceptibility-centre-irisc/.

Application
The application is made online. Click the button “Apply” to begin the application procedure. For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included:


• Covering letter
• CV
• An account of [research] qualifications
• Copies of relevant course/degree certificates and references
• Scientific publications for consideration (maximum of 10)

The application deadline is 14 October 2020. We look forward to receiving your application!