Postdoc on genetic regulation of seed storage compounds in Pisum sativum

 

The Department of Plant Breeding conducts research, education and innovation work of strategic importance for society's long-term supply of food, industrial raw materials and energy, and to meet an increasing need for raw materials and at the same time make plant production increasingly environmentally friendly and energy efficient. Together, we help expand the knowledge that helps develop society in a sustainable direction. We develop the crops of the future together with growers and industry, thereby contributing to what is on consumers' plates of tomorrow. We are a workplace that is growing in size and has a sizeable international breadth among our employees

The position is funded within “SLU Grogrund” which is a national competence center for Swedish plant breeding. The establishment of SLU Grogrund was a government decision set out in SLU’s appropriation directions for the year 2018.

Duties:

The SLU Grogrund projects address current questions that are called for by the Swedish breeding industry. Pea (Pisum sativum) is becoming increasingly important as a source of green protein for food products for the domestic market. A successful candidate is expected to help answer scientific questions on how genotype influences the quality of peas regarding seed composition with effects on taste, cookability and anti-nutritional agents and what underlies tolerance to water logging and drought in different pea genotypes. The work will be conducted by hands-on activities in the lab (molecular and biochemical analyses), greenhouse and possible in field on target the crop. Additional duties may include student supervision and other minor tasks to support the department.

Qualifications:

We seek a highly motivated candidate with a PhD degree in biology, biotechnology, genetics or plant breeding, preferably with a solid background in molecular biology or biochemistry. Candidates with experience in legumes and the biochemistry and analysis of storage compounds are encouraged to apply. The working language is English and excellent written and spoken communication in English is a requirement and desirable for one of the Scandinavian languages. In addition it is of great importance that the candidate has good communication and collaboration skills as the work is conducted in a multi-actor project. We will put great emphasis on personal suitability and favorable personal qualities are driven, independent, and thorough as well as how the candidate’s experience and competence can complement and strengthen the research at the department. As postdoc appointments are career-developing positions for junior researchers, a PhD degree not older than three year is merited.

Place of work:

Alnarp

Form of employment:

Temporary employment, 24 months

Extent:

100%

Starting date:

June 1st 2022 or according to agreement 

Application:

We welcome your application no later than 2022-02-20, use the button below.

Academic union representatives:

https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is a world-class international university with research, education and environmental assessment within the sciences for sustainable life. Its principal sites are in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, but activities are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks and educational establishments throughout Sweden. We bring together people who have different perspectives, but they all have one and the same goal: to create the best conditions for a sustainable, thriving and better world.

SLU has just over 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and a turnover of SEK 3 billion. The university has invested heavily in a modern, attractive environment on its campuses.

www.slu.se

Contact person

Cecilia Hammenhag

Researcher

firstname.surname@slu.se

URL to this page

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Postdoc in precision livestock farming with a background in computational biology

 

A position as postdoc is available at the Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, at SLU, Uppsala. Our vision is "Better Use of Genetic Resources". The department has about 60 co-workers we work with applied animal breeding, molecular genetics, quantitative genetics and bioinformatics. (Animalgenetics). The postdoc will work  together with researchers at the Beijer Laboratory for Animal Science (https://www.slu.se/en/faculties/vh/research/forskningsprojekt/not/beijerlab/).

The research at the Beijer Laboratory for Animal Science aims to make better use of data automatically collected at high-tech farms, to make management and breeding of future generations of dairy cows as efficient as possible. As a Beijer Laboratory postdoc you have access to a large network of researchers within applied animal science, statistics, machine learning and artificial intelligence at SLU and other universities

Project description

The work is part of the cooperative project ‘Precision livestock breeding – improving both health and production in dairy cattle’ (Research project precision-livestock-breeding) of SLU, Växa Sverige, University of Copenhagen, Dalarna University and RISE. The project is funded by FORMAS and the Kjell & Märta Beijer Foundation.

In this project, we aim to improve both animal welfare and animal production by focusing on improvement of the social environment of dairy cows. Animals are social beings who spend a majority of their lifetime engaged in various interactions with conspecifics. These social interactions are often an important part of the environment that individuals experience.

As a postdoc, you will work with data on dairy cattle obtained from sensors and milking robots, in order to quantify social interactions. Data on positions of cows in two dairy barns are collected once every second using a real time location system. Data on more than 200 cows per farm have already been collected for two years and data collection continues. You will work with analysis of social interactions and, together with a PhD student, with the development of methods to select for indirect genetic effects.

We are looking for a postdoc with a strong background in computational biology and sound knowledge of data management and quantitative/statistical genetics.

Duties:

You are expected to develop own research ideas connected to social interactions in dairy cows. The position includes the following key responsibilities:

Quantifying cows’ behaviour using mathematical modelling of social networks

Develop methodology in quantitative genetics

Data management

Collaborating with researchers in statistics, quantitative genetics and ethology

Reporting results at international conferences and in high-quality peer-reviewed journals

Qualifications:

You shall have a PhD in animal science, biology, data science or other relevant discipline. As postdoctoral appointments are career-developing positions for junior researchers, we are primarily looking for candidates with a doctoral degree that is three years old at most. Proficiency in spoken and written English is required. Documented experience of analysing animal movement or social interactions is meriting. Documented knowledge in ethology and quantitative genetics is meriting. Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary team and a strong publication record, especially in the period after graduation, are also merits.

Place of work:

Uppsala

Form of employment:

Temporary employment, 24 months, with possible extension.

Extent:

100%

Starting date:

1st of June 2022 or according to agreement.

Application:

We welcome your application no later than 2022-01-28, use the button below.

Selection among applicants meeting the requirements is made with reference to written application including curriculum vitae and list of publications, copies of degrees and transcripts of academic records, a list of at least two references familiar with the applicant's qualifications, certified knowledge of the English language and an interview. If the applicant is a foreign citizen, we require a certified copy of the page in your passport with your personal data and photograph.

Academic union representatives:

https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is a world-class international university with research, education and environmental assessment within the sciences for sustainable life. Its principal sites are in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, but activities are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks and educational establishments throughout Sweden. We bring together people who have different perspectives, but they all have one and the same goal: to create the best conditions for a sustainable, thriving and better world.

SLU has just over 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and a turnover of SEK 3 billion. The university has invested heavily in a modern, attractive environment on its campuses.

www.slu.se

Contact person

Lars Rönnegård

Professor

023-778503

lars.ronnegard@slu.se

URL to this page

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Postdoc - retention forestry, biodiversity & microclimate

 

SLU Swedish Species Information Centre is a national center for species and habitats. We contribute to a sustainable management of the natural resources by collecting, analyzing and make data available, and by describing and presenting facts about biodiversity. We interact nationally and internationally, with a conservation benefit in focus. Now we recruit a person who will research the conservation benefits of retention forestry for biodiversity and microclimate buffering.

Duties:

Your postdoc research project will focus on the conservation benefits of forest Norway spruce retention patches in central Sweden, in relation to clear-cut and mature forests. More specifically, you will analyze experimental and field-based data of growth and vitality of several bryophyte species and the lichen Lobaria pulmonaria in forest retention patches of different characteristics and age, in relation to microclimate and clear-cut and mature forests. The postdoc is one year, with possible extension for a second year. Your task the second year may also be to research the microclimatic buffering potential of retention patches, also including bryophyte responses to the 2018 summer drought. Field-based data and micro-climate data have already been collected within the project. Collaborating SLU departments are also the Department of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies in Umeå and the Department of Ecology in Uppsala.

Qualifications:

Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in ecology, forestry, environmental science or equivalent. Required is earlier research on forestry, biodiversity, or forest-microclimate interactions. Excellent skills in written and oral communication in English are required. Good knowledge of statistical analyses and R (or equivalent programming) along with a strong publication record (in relation to the time since dissertation) is meriting. The applicant is supposed to be able to take own initiatives and work both independently and in a group. Important are also personal characteristics contributing to a positive development of a research group. Since employment as a postdoctoral fellow constitutes a merit-based employment for junior researchers, priority will be given to those who have a doctoral degree that is not older than three years. However, the time span is not a requirement - we are looking for a highly motivated person who is keen to contribute to the research field.

In the research collaboration at SLU Swedish Species Information Centre we interact in English. SLU Swedish Species Information Centre in general is, however, a largely Swedish-speaking workplace and collaboration with Swedish authorities and other Swedish actors takes place mainly in Swedish in speech and writing. SLU offers courses in Swedish at different levels.

Place of work:

Uppsala

Form of employment:

Temporary employment, 12 months, possibly with an extension to 24 months.

Extent:

100%

Starting date:

According to agreement

Application:

Välkommen med din ansökan via ansökningsknappen nedan senast den 2022-02-01.

Specific documents attached: CV including list of publications, maximum five papers, a description of earlier research (maximum two page), of current research interest and the research that you would like to conduct within the position (maximum one page), name and address to at least two reference persons. We may ask you to send you PhD thesis at a later stage.

Academic union representatives:

https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is a world-class international university with research, education and environmental assessment within the sciences for sustainable life. Its principal sites are in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, but activities are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks and educational establishments throughout Sweden. We bring together people who have different perspectives, but they all have one and the same goal: to create the best conditions for a sustainable, thriving and better world.

SLU has just over 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and a turnover of SEK 3 billion. The university has invested heavily in a modern, attractive environment on its campuses.

www.slu.se

Contact person

Mari Jönsson

Docent/Associate Professor

+46 (0)18 67 25 83

firstname.lastname@slu.se

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Post-doc position comparing the climate impacts of managed and natural Swedish boreal forests

 

Society is actively debating the role of rotational forestry in delivering a multitude of ecosystem services, including biomass production, biodiversity, and climate benefits. These debates are based on incomplete information about how these ecosystem services are delivered across the full rotational time scale of managed forests relative to comparable timescale of young and old  forests originating from natural wildfire disturbance. We seek a new post doc to work within an interdisciplinary project comparing ecosystem services in managed versus natural forests. The project will focus upon two parallel chronosequences (forest age gradients), a wildfire and managed forest gradient around Arvidsjaur in northern Sweden. The post doc position will focus on several rarely studied climate impacts of forests, including quantifying their methane and nitrous oxide exchange, and albedo. The position will also focus on writing a literature review and/or meta-analysis on the current state of knowledge of forestry impacts on soil C, methane, N2O and albedo in boreal forests. The position will complement work carried out by other project participants working on forest carbon stocks and fluxes, and biodiversity. The department includes about 100 people of which 11 are professors. Our mission is to advance the understanding of forest ecosystem processes and to progress the principles of forest ecosystem management. For more information: http://www.slu.se/en/departments/forest-ecology-management/

The main supervisor for the post-doctoral researcher will be Michael Gundale (SLU, Umeå), with Co-supervisors including Marie-Charlotte Nilsson and Maja Sundqvist at SLU, and Dan Metcalfe at Umeå University.  

Duties:

We seek a post-doctoral researcher to perform repeated measurements of Methane and Nitrous Oxide Fluxes, and quantify forest albedo, as well as write a review/meta-analysis paper. The project also provides additional room for sub-project development.

Qualifications:

We seek a motivated and enthusiastic individual with good communication skills, both oral and written. The candidate must have a completed PhD degree. We desire a candidate with good social skills, and who is capable of working well in team environments. The ideal candidate would already have some experience measuring soil gas fluxes, and data processing an analysis of these types of data. If no direct experience, then we seek a candidate with ability and interest to learn these techniques. We also desire a candidate who is capable of writing a review paper focused on greenhouse gas fluxes in managed boreal forests. Knowledge in the topics of forestry, ecosystem ecology, and/or biogeochemistry are highly desirable. As postdoctoral appointments are career-developing positions for junior researchers, we are primarily looking for candidates with a doctoral degree that is a maximum of three years old at the most.  

Place of work:

Umeå

Form of employment:

Temporary employment 24 months, with possibility for extension.  

Extent:

100%

Starting date:

Winter or Spring, 2022. 

Application:

We welcome your application no later than the 1st of February 2022, use the button below. 

Specific documents attached: The application should contain the following written in English: 1) a cover letter describing yourself and your match to the above mentioned project; 2) a CV describing your education, publications and relevant work experience, and 3) names and contact information for at least three references; 4) PhD diploma.

Academic union representatives:

https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is a world-class international university with research, education and environmental assessment within the sciences for sustainable life. Its principal sites are in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, but activities are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks and educational establishments throughout Sweden. We bring together people who have different perspectives, but they all have one and the same goal: to create the best conditions for a sustainable, thriving and better world.

SLU has just over 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and a turnover of SEK 3 billion. The university has invested heavily in a modern, attractive environment on its campuses.

www.slu.se

Contact person

Michael Gundale

michael.gundale@slu.se

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Postdoctoral studies in Computational Biology

 

In our research group, you will find a unique opportunity to cooperate closely with top researchers at the interface of vascular biology and neuroscience to jointly understand how the human brain becomes vulnerable during injury, neurodegeneration and aging. Our recent work (Månberg et al. Nature Medicine 2021) showed that vascular and glial cells contribute to dynamics of neurodegeneration and this project will aim to refine our understanding of cellular mechanisms, biomarkers and genetic risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and Alzheimer’s disease. We offer an engaging and international research environment where you will have the opportunity to contribute to high quality research at the top international level.

Division

The successful candidate will join in the Applied Immunology & Immunotherapy group with dr. Sebastian Lewandowski.

The team is part of the Karolinska Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis (KNIMS) network which gathers around 40 researchers working on different aspects of the pathogenesis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and other neurodegenerative diseases, including genetics, epidemiology, immunology and epigenetics, with excellent clinical cohorts and experimental models. The Applied Immunology & Immunotherapy group is physically located at the Center for Molecular Medicine, a translational medical center with ~500 researchers working on complex diseases, and with extensive national and international collaborations. The Applied Immunology & Immunotherapy group studies why chronic neurodegenerative diseases occur, and then devise ways to prevent or treat them, applying a range of molecular immunological techniques, experimental models and patient cohorts.

Duties

We are looking for a candidate who has a PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, data analysis or similar field. The candidate is highly motivated and independent with experience in next-generation sequencing data analysis, computational genomics, medical statistics, computational biology and/or imaging analysis. The project combines single-cell, multi-omics data with large scale human genetics to investigate the cellular origin of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and Alzheimers’ disease (AD). The postdoc candidate will cooperate closely with researchers in the team as well as with our collaborators and participate in projects that involves data analysis, visualization, and development of new computational methods for processing and analysis of large-scale omics data. We welcome applications from candidates with pure computational background and those combining experimental and theoretical approaches.

Entry requirements

Scholarships for postdoctoral qualification can be established for foreign researchers who place their qualifications in Sweden. The purpose of scholarships for postdoctoral qualification is to promote internationalization and contribute to research qualification after a doctorate or equivalent.

A scholarship for carrying out postdoctoral research can be granted for a maximum of two years within a four year period following the receipt of a doctoral degree or equivalent.
To be eligible for a postdoctoral scholarship, the person must have obtained a doctorate or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctorate. Applicants who have not completed a doctorate at the end of the application period may also apply, provided that all requirements for a completed degree are met before the (intended) start date of the post doctoral education.

The head of the department determines whether their previous training and scholarly qualifications correspond to a Swedish doctorate or higher.

Location: Center for Molecular Medicine, Solna campus, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm.

Type of scholarship

The amount is tax free and it is set for twelve months at a time, paid out on a six months basis. In exceptional cases, shorter periods may be acceptable.

Application process

An application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:

• A complete curriculum vitae, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work
• A complete list of publications
• A summary of current work (no more than one page)

The application is to be submitted on the Varbi recruitment system.

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First day of employment	According to agreement
Reference number	STÖD 2-5753/2021
Contact	Vendela Breeze, HR administrator, 08-524 832 82, vendela.breeze@ki.se Sebastian Lewandowski, Research coordinator, sebastian.lewandowski@ki.se Robert Harris, Professor, robert.harris@ki.se
Union representative	Venus Azhary, OFR, 0707-124 127 Henry Wölling, SEKO, henry.wolling@ki.se Arsalan Amir, SACO, 0704831165
Published	23.Dec.2021
Last application date	15.Feb.2022 11:59 PM CET

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Postdoctoral studies in Circuit and Systems Neuroscience

 

We are looking for an applicant for a postdoc position (Circuit and Systems Neuroscience) at the Dept. of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. The applicant will join an active, enthusiastic and well-equipped group of neuroscientists studying fundamental properties of periaqueductal neuronal pathways and modulation primarily in panic and anxiety in the context of sex differences.

Division

We use transgenic mouse models to study both physiological and pathological states of periaqueductal neuronal populations at the basic level (Viral tracing, Patch-clamp electrophysiology, Patch-Seq (Fuzik et al., Nature Biotechnology 2016, Fuzik et al. PNAS 2019), in vitro voltage imaging), and add a translational angle using systems neuroscience approaches (behavior tests, head-fixed in vivo electrophysiology).

Duties

A postdoctoral candidate with a neuroscience background and with a PhD of not more than 2 years is preferred. The position is initially for 2 years and it may be prolonged based on progress and available funding. Experience in electrophysiology and/or imaging techniques is essential; experience with viral tracing, in vivo experiments, RNA-sequencing and advanced data analysis will be considered and positively evaluated.

Entry requirements

Scholarships for postdoctoral qualification can be established for foreign researchers who place their qualifications in Sweden. The purpose of scholarships for postdoctoral qualification is to promote internationalization and contribute to research qualification after a doctorate or equivalent.
A scholarship for carrying out postdoctoral research can be granted for a maximum of two years within a four year period following the receipt of a doctoral degree or equivalent.
To be eligible for a postdoctoral scholarship, the person must have obtained a doctorate or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctorate. Applicants who have not completed a doctorate at the end of the application period may also apply, provided that all requirements for a completed degree are met before the (intended) start date of the post doctoral education.

The head of the department determines whether their previous training and scholarly qualifications correspond to a Swedish doctorate or higher.

Location: Solna

Type of scholarship

The amount is tax free and it is set for twelve months at a time, paid out on a six months basis. In exceptional cases, shorter periods may be acceptable.

Application process

An application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:

• A complete curriculum vitae, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work
• A complete list of publications
• A summary of current work (no more than one page)
• Cover letter describing goals and motivation
• Contact information for 3 references

The application is to be submitted on the Varbi recruitment system.

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First day of employment	As soon as possible
Reference number	STÖD 2-4964/2021
Contact	Janos Fuzik, 0732222044
Published	17.Nov.2021
Last application date	14.Feb.2022 11:59 PM CET

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Postdoctoral Researcher in protein biochemistry and biotechnology

 

The Department of Biosciences and Nutrition performs research and education in several areas of medical science including aging, Alzheimer, bioorganic chemistry, biomaterial, molecular endocrinology, cancer biology, functional genomics, systems biology, epigenetics, structural biochemistry, immunology, and nutrition. It offers an excellent international research and working environment, including around 250 scientists, students, administrative and technical personnel. The Department resides in Neo at Campus Flemingsberg, a biomedical research building, aimed at being a creative and open environment that enables meetings, synergies, and exploration of areas of mutual interest across disciplines.

Do you want to contribute to the development of a novel biomaterial?

We work on making artificial spider silk and base our work on biotechnology and protein biochemistry. Our lab has invented the first method for producing artificial spider silk fibers and our current main research focus lies in improving the mechanical properties of these by protein engineering and development of the spinning device. The group is well funded by e.g. an ERC consolidator grant. A recently established additional line of research is based on the discovery that recombinant spider silk proteins form hydrogels that can be used to immobilize enzymes at high density. We have published several articles in high ranked journals (Rising & Johansson ACS Nano. 2021; Schmuck et al. Materials Today. 2021; Andersson et al. Nat Chem Biol. 2017; Kronqvist et al. Nat Commun. 2017; Rising&Johansson. Nat Chem Biol. 2015). The group consists of two PhD students, two technicians and three post docs and one researcher. We are located at Karolinska Institutet, campus Flemingsberg, and at SLU in Uppsala.

Your mission

This project is focused on protein engineering and recombinant expression and purification of silk proteins, and functionalized variants thereof, in prokaryotic hosts, with subsequent biochemical and biophysical characterization. You will formulate different materials and do mechanical, structural and functional characterization of these. The successful candidate is expected to have a large interest in biotechnology and protein biochemistry and is expected to enjoy practical lab work and independently generate and analyze data. The candidate will supervise doctorial students and master students in the lab. We work in collaboration with other groups and very interdisciplinary, which demands the applicant to be independent, creative, have a positive attitude and be collaborative. The candidate will work primarily at KI campus Flemingsberg, but is also expected to travel to and work in the lab at SLU in Uppsala.

Your profile

Qualified to be employed as a postdoctor is one who has obtained a doctorate or has equivalent scientific competence. It is considered as an advantage if you have completed your doctoral degree within the last three years, if there are special reasons, your degree may have been completed earlier. Applicants who have not completed a doctorate at the end of the application period may also apply, provided that all requirements for a completed degree are met before the (intended) date of employment. This must be substantiated by the applicant's main supervisor, director or equivalent. The applicant should have a doctoral degree in biotechnology, molecular biology, protein biochemistry or similar topic.

Previous documented and extensive practical experience of cloning and protein expression, purification and characterization are required. Previous experience of using bioreactors and FPLC systems for protein production and purification is meritous, as is previous experience of biophysical analyses of fibrillating recombinant proteins. The successful candidate is expected to have a strong drive to pursue research, have a strong publication record in respected international peer-reviewed journals, be organized and structured and have an ambitious and innovative attitude. The project is cross-disciplinary and pursued in collaboration with several research groups, and good collaborative skills are necessary. Emphasis will be put on personal skills in the evaluation process. Excellent ability to speak and write English is a requirement.

What do we offer?

Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct innovative medical research and provide the largest range of biomedical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is a state university, which entitles employees to several benefits such as extended holiday and a generous occupational pension. Employees also have free access to our modern gym and receive reimbursements for medical care.

The position is for one year with the possibility of extension.

Location: Flemingsberg & Uppsala

https://ki.se/en/bionut/spider-silk-biology-for-biomedical-applications-anna-rising

Application

An employment application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:

• A complete resumé, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work
• A complete list of publications
• A summary of current work (no more than one page)

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

 

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Type of employment	Temporary position longer than 6 months
Contract type	Full time
Number of positions	1
Working hours	100%
City	Huddinge
County	Stockholms län
Country	Sweden
Reference number	STÖD 2-5784/2021
Contact	Anna Rising, Research group leader , +46-709-74 48 88 Thomas Tinglöv, Head of administration, +46-8-524 835 49
Union representative	Anders Lindholm, OFR, +46-8-524 810 12 Henry Wölling, SEKO, +46-8-524 840 80 Torkel Falkenberg, SACO, +46-70-618 38 68
Published	02.Jan.2022
Last application date	31.Jan.2022 11:59 PM CET

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Postdoc in exploring epithelial-mesenchymal plasticity as a biomarker in breast cancer

 

The Department of Laboratory Medicine at Karolinska Institutet offers a strong, dynamic and international research environment with top-of-the-line equipment and facilities. The candidate will  in the group of Assoc. Professor Jonas Fuxe and will have access to unique breast cancer cohorts and collaboration with other researchers at KI and Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab).

Division 

The research conducted at the Division of Pathology ranges from the fundamental to improved treatments and diagnostic tools for cancer, cardiovascular and lung diseases. Research is cross-boundary and uses established and modern methods to understand causes and mechanisms for development and progression of various disease conditions. Research in pathology is closely linked to the clinical diagnostic services in clinical pathology and cytology, which are part of laboratory medicine. The clinical samples are extensively used for research purposes, and an increasing number of samples are stored in biobanks for future analyses. Teaching in pathology is provided both at the basic and advanced undergraduate levels and occupies a central position in education to physicians and dentists.

Duties

The Fuxe group studies epithelial-mesenchymal plasticity (EMP) as a link between inflammation and cancer metastasis. We are therefore seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic postdoctoral fellow interested in translational cancer research with focus on onco-immunology. More specifically, the project aims to explore using recently identified EMP markers as a diagnostic tool to identify early signs of cancer invasion and metastasis. The postdoc will work under direct supervision of Fuxe whom currently is expanding his research group at the Division of Pathology. However, the candidate will also work closely with the other group members, who are PhD students and postdocs with different educational and geographical backgrounds.

Entry requirements

Scholarships to pursue postdoctoral studies can be awarded to foreign researchers who are interested in doing a research period in Sweden. The purpose of scholarships postdoctoral education is to promote internationalization and contribute to research qualification after a PhD or equivalent. A scholarship for carrying out postdoctoral research can be granted for a maximum of two years within a four-year period following the receipt of a doctoral degree or equivalent.

To be eligible for postdoctoral scholarship, the person must have obtained a doctorate or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctorate. Applicants who have not completed a doctorate at the end of the application period may also apply, provided that all requirements are fulfilled before the intended starting date of the postdoctoral scholarship.

The head of the department determines whether their previous training and scholarly qualifications correspond to a Swedish PhD or equivalent.

Qualifications:

• The postdoctoral fellow is expected to plan, execute, and analyze experiments in an independent manner, and in collaboration with other researchers.
• PhD in tumor biology, immunology, medicine, biomedicine, or another relevant field.
• Good ability to communicate in English (written and oral) is a must.
• Experience in systems biology and bioinformatics is a strong merit.
• Documented molecular and cellular biology skills is highly desirable, including multiparameter flow cytometry analysis and sorting, confocal imaging analysis etc.
• Preferrably with experiences in 3D cell culture/primary tissue culture, and mouse modeling.
• Interested in understanding cancer biology/immunology and the implementation of research findings in a clinical setting.

Location: Flemingsberg

Type of scholarship

The amount is tax free and it is set for twelve months at a time, paid out monthly. In exceptional cases, shorter periods may be acceptable.

Application process

An application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:

• A complete curriculum vitae, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work
• A complete list of publications
• A summary of current work (no more than one page)

The application is to be submitted on the Varbi recruitment system.

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First day of employment	According to agreement
Reference number	STÖD 2-5754/2021
Contact	Assoc. Professor Jonas Fuxe, jonas.fuxe@ki.se
Union representative	Annica Lindkvist, SACO, +46 (8) 524 837 46 Carina Eklund, OFR, +46 (8) 585 826 65 Henry Wölling, SEKO, henry.wolling@ki.se
Published	21.Dec.2021
Last application date	31.Jan.2022 11:59 PM CET

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Postdoc in Gender Studies with a focus on feminist environmental- and posthumanities

 

Skilled and committed employees are a crucial factor in the success of Linköping University. And we need more of them. Our core expertise comes from teachers and researchers, but a successful university requires experienced and motivated employees in many fields. Everyone is important. We need to recruit many new employees thanks to, among all, an expansion in our research activity. We need you here. We look forward to receiving your application!

The Department of Thematic Studies was the first in Sweden to offer an academic setting for thematically organised, interdisciplinary, socially relevant research. We combine strong research with undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and courses, often in collaboration with actors outside the university.

Read more at https://liu.se/en/organisation/liu/tema

We are now looking to appoint a postdoc in the field of Gender Studies with a focus on feminist environmental- and posthumanities, formally based at the Department for Thematic Studies

Work assignments

A Postdoc will essentially carry out research. The position may also involve teaching, but during no more than a fifth of workino time.

The position is part of the area Gender, Nature, Culture at the unit of Gender Studies, as well as the international research platform The Posthumanities Hub, led by Professor Cecilia Åsberg. This area addresses global, local and transnational environmental challenges, and takes as its point of departure a more-than-human understanding of nature and culture, body and technology, health and extinction, as well as temporality and materiality. This kind of feminist environmental- and posthumanities extends from research within traditional disciplines such as literature, cultural studies, history and philosophy, in order to study questions about human, nature, culture and environment in new ways, and to fundamentally challenge the boundaries between nature/culture, human/non-human, man/woman and human/animal. The position includes, in addition to research within the field, the administrative task of coordinating the outgoing collaborations that are organized within The Posthumanities Hub.    

We welcome applicants with an educational background in for example gender studies, posthumanities or philosophy. The holder of the position shall demonstrate scientific skills within the area of feminist environmental and/or post-humanities, as well as in carrying out transdisciplinary research. Administrative skills and experience of organizing national and international collaboration between researchers, and with other societal actors are especially meriting. A good command of English, both in writing and speaking, is a requirement for the position. A good command of Swedish, in writing and speaking, is meriting for the position.

Documented skills in one or more of the following areas is a requirement of the position:

Gender Studies

Posthumanities

Environmental Humanities

Transdisciplinary Environmental Research

Philosophy

Feminist Technoscience

The position includes own research and teaching within the area of the position in collaboration with colleagues at the unit, as well as dissemination of research results. The holder of the position is expected to be a good collaborator, and a creative and constructive co-worker in a transdisciplinary research environment. Participation in the development of the area Gender, Nature, Culture, at the unit of Gender Studies is included in the tasks, as well as participating in the unit’s teaching, both at basic and advanced levels.

The workplace

Tema Genus is a creative and dynamic unit with an international profile in interdisciplinary and thematic gender research and education.  Gender Studies at tema Genus spans a wide range of fields, for instance: feminist, queer, trans, postcolonial, race, posthuman, environmental, dis/ability, body, science and cultural studies. Tema Genus also directs collaborative international research centers such as the excellence center GEXcel international Collegium and the postgraduate research training consortium InterGender, and hosts a pioneering PhD programme, and an international Master’s programme in Gender Studies - Intersectionality and Change (with single subject courses at MA- as well as BA-level).

Qualifications

To be qualified to take employment as postdoc, you must have been awarded a doctoral degree or have a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree.  This degree must have been awarded at the latest by the point at which LiU makes its decision to employ you.

It is considered advantageous if your doctoral degree is no older than three years at application deadline for this job. If there are special reasons for having an older doctoral degree – such as taking statutory leave – then these may be taken into consideration.

About this job

This post is a temporary contract of two years with the possibility of extension up to a total maximum of three years. The position as a postdoc is full-time.

Starting date

April 1th 2022.

Salary

Salaries at the university are set individually. State your desired salary in the application.

More information about employee benefits is available here.

Trade union representatives

Information about trade union contacts can be found here.

Application procedure

Apply for this position by clicking on the button labelled “Apply” below. Your application must reach Linköping University before January 31th 2022. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

Equal Opportunities

Linköping University will continue to develop as an attractive and creative place of work, characterized by equal terms and actively works for equality and diversity.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Linköping university has framework agreements and wishes to decline direct contacts from staffing- and recruitment companies as well as from vendors of job advertisements.

Contact persons

Alma Persson

Head of division

+46 13 28 66 68

alma.persson@liu.se

Cecilia Åsberg

Professor

+46 13 28 66 90

cecilia.asberg@liu.se

Carin Ennergård

HR-partner

+46 13 28 21 14

carin.ennergard@liu.se

URL to this page

https://liu.se/en/work-at-liu/vacancies?rmpage=job&rmjob=17963&rmlang=UK

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Postdoc in Nanomaterials Synthesis for Stretchable Neural Interfaces

 

Skilled and committed employees are a crucial factor in the success of Linköping University. And we need more of them. Our core expertise comes from teachers and researchers, but a successful university requires experienced and motivated employees in many fields. Everyone is important. We need to recruit many new employees thanks to, among all, an expansion in our research activity. We need you here. We look forward to receiving your application!

At the Department of Science and Technology, at the university’s Norrköping campus, we provide education and conduct research in physics and electronics, communications/logistics and media- and information technology. The department is recognised for its work in fields including logistics, visualisation and organic electronics. We combine academic excellence with fruitful collaboration with the Community.

Read more at https://liu.se/en/organisation/liu/itn

We are now looking to appoint a postdoc in the field of Applied Physics formally based at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Campus Norrköping.

Research area

The postdoc will work with Associate Professor Klas Tybrandt in the Soft Electronics group at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE). Within the Soft Electronics group we develop composite materials, design concepts and devices for soft and deformable electronic systems. Areas of special interest are bioelectronics and neural interfaces, stretchable (semi)conductors, energy harvesting/storage, and actuators. Many of our projects are based on national and international collaborations including a variety of competences. Read more at: www.liu.se/soft-electronics

At the Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE) we explore electronic and optical properties of organic semiconductors, biomaterials from the forest, and hybrid organic materials. We share a common interest in utilizing the combination of electronic and ionic charge for use in healthcare and biology applications, energy, and the internet-of-things. Our research topics include synthesis, material science, theory and modeling, device physics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and system design. Our activities span the range from basic research to commercialization, the latter carried out in close collaboration with the institute RISE. LOE currently has ~130 researchers and research students divided into 12 units, each led by a principal investigator. Read more at www.liu.se/loe

Duties

A Postdoc will essentially carry out research. The position may also involve teaching, but during no more than a fifth of the work time.

Stretchable conductive nanocomposites are essential for the development of soft and stretchable neural interfaces. High performance nanocomposites require control of both the nanomaterial properties and the filler-elastomer interactions. In this project, the postdoc will synthesize nanomaterials and develop novel composites for stretchable conductors and neural electrodes. This includes synthesis of tailored noble metal nanomaterials, tuning of filler-elastomer interactions, and development of stretchable conductors and electrodes. The materials will be characterized on all levels, from the pure nanomaterials to the electromechanical performance of the composites. Applications around neural interfaces will be developed in collaboration with processing experts and external collaborators.

As a postdoc you are expected to assist in the leadership of the scientific work within your area and to guide students. Responsibilities can increase in relation to demonstrated abilities.

Qualifications

The position requires a doctorate degree or a foreign degree that is equivalent to a doctorate. The doctorate degree shall have been obtained no longer than three years before the expiration date of the application.

A suitable background for this position is a PhD in chemistry, materials science, applied physics, biotechnology, or a related field. Experience in nanomaterial synthesis is a merit. Desirable personal skills and traits for the position are highly motivated, ambitious, problem solving skills and teamwork ability. Research at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics is carried out predominantly in English, so relative fluency is favorable.

About this job

This post is a temporary contract of two years with the possibility of extension up to a total maximum of three years. The position as a postdoc is full-time.

Starting date

Spring 2022 by agreement.

Salary

Salaries at the university are set individually. State your desired salary in the application. More information about employee benefits is available here.

Trade union representatives

Information about trade union contacts can be found here.

Application procedure

Apply for this position by clicking on the button labelled “Apply” below. Your application must reach Linköping University before 31st of January 2022. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

 

Linköping University will continue to develop as an attractive and creative place of work, characterized by equal terms and actively works for equality and diversity.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Linköping university has framework agreements and wishes to decline direct contacts from staffing- and recruitment companies as well as from vendors of job advertisements.

Contact persons

Klas Tybrandt

Associate professor, unit manager

+46736617736

klas.tybrandt@liu.se

Martina Klefbeck

HR partner

011-363166

martina.klefbeck@liu.se

URL to this page

https://liu.se/en/work-at-liu/vacancies?rmpage=job&rmjob=17967&rmlang=UK

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