Thesis work: Behavioural studies in transgenic mouse models

Job description
Behavioural studies in transgenic mouse models

Thesis project: 30 or 60 credits
Student location: AstraZeneca, Gothenburg, Sweden
Start: January 2022
Supervisors: Therése Admyre

Do you have experience of and interest in working with mouse models? Would you like to apply your expertise to improve the way we work with transgenic mice in a company that follows the science and actively tries to refine the conditions in our in vivo studies? Then this Master thesis project at AstraZeneca might be of interest to you!

AstraZeneca and Discovery Sciences
You will join the transgenic mouse model group which sits within the Discovery Science function at AstraZeneca Gothenburg. Within the transgenic unit, we aim to ensure the group is at the scientific forefront of transgenic mouse generation and phenotypic characterization. The work in the transgenic unit is mainly based on internal collaborations with different therapy areas within AstraZeneca but also external collaborations, resulting in several publications over the last years.

Responsibilities
The main focus of the role will be to perform behavioural studies in transgenic models aimed at improving the way the we work with mice with regard to the 3R principles of replacement, reduction and refinement in animal studies. You will learn how to evaluate the home cage behaviour of the mice and you will also have access to all relevant equipment to measure behaviours such as locomotion, anxiety, learning and memory. As a Thesis worker you will become a part of our in vivo team with experts in behavioural and metabolic phenotyping, genuinly interested in sharing their knowledge and work together to improve the conditions of the transgenic mice.

Qualifications
Essential Requirements 
Experience of hands-on work with mice
Excellent team working and communicative skills
Well-organised and focused mindset


Desirable Requirements 
Approved Laboratory Animal Science (LAS) course is an advantage


Application
Randstad Life Sciences is cooperating with AstraZeneca in this recruitment process. We only handle applications sent through Randstad’s website.

All chosen candidates need to pass a background check and an alcohol and drug test before starting the project.

Deadline for application: 2021-11-07

For more information: Veronika Knudsen veronika.knudsen@randstad.se or Kerstin Karlsson kerstin.karlsson@randstad.se

About the company
At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines and strive to continuously meet the unmet needs of patients worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.

Our Gothenburg site is one of AstraZeneca's three strategic science centers. We thrive in a multinational environment working cross-functionally across the globe with AstraZeneca colleagues as well as academic and industry partners. Our way of life is to foster a working environment that nurtures collaboration, openness and innovation. Therefore, we have created space for meetings, socializing and relaxation, where spontaneous meetings can give birth to new innovations. The unexpected ideas or thoughts that can come from a chat over something as simple as a cup of  coffee or a stroll on our “walk and talk” meeting trail. AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.