PhD Molecular Soil Ecology

 

You might share our view that drastic changes are required in current agricultural practices to make food production systems compatible again with a biodiverse environment, and this is in essence what this PhD position is about. On this transition path there are quite a few challenges including the question how we can manage plant pests and pathogens in a sustainable way. Phasing out the use of pesticides requires the development of alternative measures. Developing sophisticated alternatives for pathogen control are central in this position.  

You might be familiar with the phenomenon ‘disease suppressiveness’, the endogenous ability of the soil microbiome to suppress the multiplication and proliferation of pathogens. This phenomenon is well-documented, but relatively rare and poorly understood from a biological point of view. The latter is understandable as soils are mind-boggling biodiverse and complex. Aided by high throughput sequencing technologies and bioinformatics we begin to understand its functioning.

If you are in for using state-of-the-art technology to understand and use the disease suppressive potential of soils, and if you have at least an interest in bioinformatics, you might be (very) interested to join our team.                  

Background:  Characterization and steering of biological suppression of plant-parasitic nematodes
Plant-parasitic nematodes are notorious pathogens for at least two reasons: they can lead to enormous crop losses and their control with nematicides – massively used in the recent past to manage these pathogens – has an enormous negative environmental impact. It should be noted that crop losses are caused by a very small minority of the plant-parasitic nematodes (most of them ‘just nibble on root hairs’). Currently, the use of nematicides is either completely banned or severely restricted. Crop rotation and resistant plant varieties are durable management tools, but they are suitable for some nematode-crop combinations only. Hence, there is an urgent need to generate new, environmentally-sound control measures, and making use of native disease suppressiveness is a very promising one.         

This (and potentially your) project aims at ‘learning from nature’ thereby providing the basis for a - for nematodes - underexploited management tool, biological control. You will work together in a stimulating environment composed of scientists (soil and plant rhizosphere ecologists, nematologists from Wageningen University) and private entities (HLB (NL), BO Akkerbouw (NL), Chr. Hansen (DK)). In fact, our project should be seen as a coin with a fundamental side, as well as a side that has eye for potential applications. In terms of methodology and approaches you will characterize suppressive and non-suppressive field sites with a variety of high-throughput DNA and RNA sequencing approaches. Bioinformatic sequence analyses and subsequent statistics are an essential element of this project to uncover potential biocontrol agents. As overall outputs we envisage to generate handles to boost the native suppressive potential of soils and to identify (mixture of) antagonists that could be used for direct biocontrol.
Beyond the scientific and potentially application merits, you will build a wide network for your future career both within and outside Wageningen University.

We ask

• a successfully completed MSc degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Ecology or equivalent;  
• A broad range of molecular ecological skills, and (at least) a vivid interest in bioinformatics;
• Well-developed organizational skills as the experimental work included in this project is logistically complex;
• Well-developed communication skills as you will interact with colleague researchers, representatives of private companies that are partners in the project, and farmers that are very interested in the biological condition of their fields;
• You have a very good level of oral and written English. You are required to show us a certification of English skills. For more information about the required level please take a look at: https://www.wur.nl/en/Education-Programmes/PhD-Programme/English-language-requirements.htm;

We offer

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• sabbatical leave, study leave, and paid parental leave;
• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional holiday hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week;
• there is a strong focus on vitality, and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 8.3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive salary of between € 2.395,- per month rising to € 3.061,- in the fourth year for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU).

Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a unique position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.
You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland, and at a university that has been chosen as the “Best University” in the Netherlands for the 16th consecutive time.

Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research center for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees. Applicants from abroad moving to the Netherlands may qualify for a special tax relief, known as the 30% ruling. Our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family.

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees and students coming to Wageningen.

More information

For more information about this function, please contact Hans Helder or Stefan Geisen (staff members of the WU Laboratory of Nematology), telephone (00 31) (0)317-483136 or by e-mail; hans.helder@wur.nl and stefan.geisen@wur.nl.

For more information about the procedure, please contact vacaturemeldingen.psg@wur.nl.

General information about Laboratory of Nematology can be found on https://www.wur.nl/en/Research-Results/Chair-groups/Plant-Sciences/Laboratory-of-Nematology.htm

Do you want to apply?
You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval.

This vacancy will be listed up to and including July 12, 2021.
We hope to schedule the first job interviews on August 11 and 12.   

In this first round please only send your resume and motivation letter. Any other documents will not be taken into consideration at this stage.

We are

The mission of Wageningen University and Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment.

With its roughly 30 branches, 6.500 employees and 12.500 students, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. An integrated approach to problems and the cooperation between various disciplines are at the heart of Wageningen’s unique approach. WUR has been named Best Employer in the Education category for 2019-2020.

These are the points our employees list as good reasons to come work at WUR: read the 6 reasons to come work at WUR
We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

Equal opportunities
WUR is an equal opportunity employer. We are keen to receive applications from all sufficiently qualified people, regardless of their ethnicity, gender, functional impairment, religion/life philosophy, sexual orientation, or age.

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PhD 'Improving food bank supply chains to minimize food loss and waste'

 

Are you interested in working with food banks to improve their supply chains? Do you have experience with quantitative analysis and optimization of operations and supply chains and with the actual implementation of the results of such analyses? And do you want to be part of a large new European initiative to reduce food loss and waste and work towards a more sustainable food system? Then this PhD position focused on improving the operations in food bank supply chains might be something for you.

This PhD project is part of a large European research project focused on the reduction of food loss and waste. Together with industry partners from across Europe and in close collaboration with project partner Tilburg University, the goal is to identify, study, demonstrate and implement a variety of food system innovations that support ambitious goals in food loss and waste reduction. In this PhD project, the goal is to improve the way we deal with surplus food in food bank supply chains and support implementation in practice of the improvements. This should help decrease food waste (at, amongst others, retailers, distributors, processing companies or farmers), while at the same time addressing societal food poverty concerns. Building on operations and supply chain analytics methods, the research should develop decision support methods and tools that food banks and retailers can use to efficiently and effectively reallocate surplus food.

The research is embedded within the Operations Research and Logistics group at Wageningen University. The group consists of 20 academics focusing on operations and supply chain issues in food and bio-based supply chains. Within this scope, the core research areas are:

• operations and supply chain performance analysis;
• the strategic configuration of network structures;
• the tactical and operational planning of material flows.

In addition to traditional efficiency goals, the research also aims to improve sustainability, product quality and safety, as well as health and nutrition. Current examples of research are the design and operation of circular supply chains, the management of disruptions in food supply chains, the connection between changing diets and sustainable supply chain design, the operations in omni-channel retail, the management of not-for-profit supply chains, and supply chain planning to minimize waste.

We ask

You have:

• a successfully completed MSc degree in Operations Research, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related fields;
• a proven interest in implementing operations and supply chain innovations in practice;
• experience in developing and applying data-driven quantitative modelling approaches to address important societal concerns;
• excellent English language proficiency (a minimum of CEFR C2 level). For more information about this proficiency level, please visit our special language page;
• excellent written and oral communication skills, supporting the collaboration with food banks and other actors in the food bank supply chains.

We offer

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• sabbatical leave, study leave, and paid parental leave;
• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional holiday hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 8.3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will receive a fully funded PhD position and you will be offered a course program tailored to your needs and the research team. The gross salary for the first year is € 2.395,- per month rising to € 3.061,- in the fourth year in according to the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale P). This is based on a full-time working week of 38 hours. We offer a temporary contract for 18 months which will be extended for the duration of the project if you perform well.

There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a unique position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland, and at a university that has been chosen as the “Best University” in the Netherlands for the 16th consecutive time.

Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees. Applicants from abroad moving to the Netherlands may qualify for a special tax relief, known as the 30% ruling. Our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family.
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees and students coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, we can assist you with any additional advice and information about helping your partner to find a job, housing, schooling, and other issues.

More information

For more information about this research project and the PhD position, please contact Dr. Renzo Akkerman at renzo.akkerman@wur.nl.

For more information about the procedure, please contact Sandra Willemsen, Corporate recruiter or Bianca Aversteeg, recruitment support via recruitment.ssg@wur.nl.

Do you want to apply?
You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval.

This vacancy will be listed up to and including the 1^st of August, 2021. We hope to schedule the first job interviews in the second half of August, 2021.

The preferred starting date for this position is the 1^st of October, 2021.

Equal opportunities
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. For more information please go to our inclusivity page. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment.

We are

The mission of Wageningen University and Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment.

With its roughly 30 branches, 6.800 employees and 12.900 students, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. An integrated approach to problems and the cooperation between various disciplines are at the heart of Wageningen’s unique approach. WUR has been named Best Employer in the Education category for 2019-2020.

Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch this video to get an idea of our green campus!

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PhD student position in the field of biomedical engineering with focus on the biological characterization of biomaterials in microfluidic systems

 

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 45,000 students, more than 7,000 employees and a turnover of around SEK 7 billion.

Admission to PhD studies in the subject engineering sciences with specialization in  microsystems technology

Research group: EMBLA is a research group that focuses on developing new and also using already existing methods for the manufacture of microfluidic systems that can be used in new experimental platforms for visualization and characterization of cells in the life sciences. There are currently about 20 people in the research group and we are now recruiting another doctoral student for one of the research projects.

More information on the research group's profile is available in the website:
https://materialvetenskap.uu.se/microsystems-technology+/research-areas/cells-and-diagnosics/embla/.

Research project: Despite the immense biomaterial (e.g. dental implants or synthetic bone grafts) developments over the years, a very small proportion of these new materials become clinical products. This can be partially attributed to the lack of correlation between the consecutive methods used to assess the biological properties of biomaterials, namely cell cultures (in vitro), animal testing (in vivo) and clinical trials (with volunteer patients), since it leads to an iterative, long and often prohibitively expensive process.

This research project will focus on the development of a new research tool to recreate the biological and physical stimuli of the host tissue upon the implantation of a biomaterial, to improve the in vivo resemblance of the test models and to increase predictive precision. To achieve this, bone repair biomaterials will be integrated in microfluidic platforms to study the biological properties of biomaterials in a more reliably manner.

Work duties:The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).

The tasks within this research project involve planning and carrying out experiments, analyzing the results and disseminating the new knowledge through scientific articles and presentations at international conferences.The research project is interdisciplinary and involves, among other things, carrying out different types of experiments to, for example, produce a microfluidic system with different microfabrication techniques, manufacture different biomaterials and to grow cells on a biomaterial integrated in the microfluidic system.

Qualifications requirements:  Master’s level or equivalent (e.g. MSc in Engineering), with specialization in materials engineering, biotechnology, chemical engineering or in another appropriate discipline.

We require very good oral and written proficiency in English.

Additional qualifications: Experience in microfabrication, biomaterials and cell cultures is considered a merit

Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities such as good collaboration and communication skills. The applicant should be pro-active, structured and be able to work effectively both individually and in groups. It is also important that the candidate has enthusiasm for the doctoral program and is motivated to learn new methods and technologies.

Admission requirements:

A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programs if he or she:

-  has completed a second-cycle qualification, or

-  has completed the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, with content that is relevant to the doctoral program, or

-  has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines.

Instructions for application: Your application should include the following:

1) A letter describing yourself, your research interests, why you want to pursue a PhD, and why you are a suitable person for the project.

2) CV – maximum two pages.

3) A copy of your Master diploma and complete list of your course grades.

4) Copies (or drafts thereof) of thesis work and other documents, such as publications.

5) Name and contact information (address, e-mail address and telephone number) of at least two people who have agreed to act as references for you. Your relationship to each of the references should be stated.

The application should preferably be written in English.

Salary: According to local agreement for PhD students. 

Starting date: 2021-09-15 or or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7.

Scope of employment: 100 %.

For further information about the position please contact: Assoc. Prof. Gemma Mestres, tel: 018-471 3235, e-mail: Gemma.Mestres@angstrom.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 20th of July 2021, UFV-PA 2021/2799.

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Placement: Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position longer than 6 months

Pay: According to local agreement for PhD students

Number of positions: 1

Working hours: 100 %

Town: Uppsala

County: Uppsala län

Country: Sweden

Union representative: ST/TCO tco@fackorg.uu.se
Seko Universitetsklubben seko@uadm.uu.se
Saco-rådet saco@uadm.uu.se

Number of reference: UFV-PA 2021/2799

Last application date: 2021-07-20

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Researcher position in Computational Chemistry/Biology

 

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 45,000 students, more than 7,000 employees and a turnover of around SEK 7 billion.

The Department of Cell and Molecular Biology is one of the most international, broad and distinguished molecular bioscience departments in Europe. The department comprises six research programs with about 130 employees (http://www.icm.uu.se). The position is available in Jens Carlsson’s group in the computational biology and bioinformatics programme. Jens Carlsson’s research focuses on using molecular modeling to study protein-ligand interactions, in particular G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and their interactions with drugs. The GPCR superfamily constitutes the largest group of human membrane proteins and plays key roles in physiological processes. The Carlsson group uses structure-based models to understand receptor function and to design ligands of these pharmaceutically important targets, often in close collaboration with experimental groups. The Carlsson group is an international research team and is also part of the Science for Life Laboratory (http://www.scilifelab.se/). Visit the group website for more information (www.carlssonlab.org).

Duties/Project description: The project is focused on developing and applying methods to study how neurotransmitters bind to receptors using molecular simulations. A central aim of the project is to understand the evolution of receptors and how they are able to distinguish between similar neurotransmitters such as dopamine and adrenaline. The project will also involve computer-aided design of ligands with specific pharmacological profiles.

The project will be carried out in close collaboration with experimental and theoretical research groups at Uppsala university, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and Karolinska Institutet. Our research project is also described on the Knut and Alice Wallenberg foundation’s website: https://kaw.wallenberg.org/en/research/signal-pathways-better-therapeutics.

Requirements: The applicant must hold a PhD degree in computational biology/chemistry or within another subject which the employer considers to be equivalent. Strong abilities in computational biology/chemistry with extensive experience in molecular dynamics simulations of proteins are required. Excellent written and oral knowledge of English is required as the work takes place in an international environment.

Additional qualifications: Experience in modelling of GPCRs, molecular docking or scientific programming is preferred, but not required.

The application:  Your application should include:

• A letter where you describe yourself, your research interest, and why you are interested in the position (max. 2 pages).
• A CV containing your education and other qualifications, a description of knowledge relevant for the requirements of the position, and a list of publications.
• A copy of your PhD diploma.
• Contact information to two reference persons.

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date: As soon as possible or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: The research position is for one year.

Scope of employment: 100 % 

For further information about the position, please contact: Jens Carlsson, jens.carlsson@icm.uu.se, Tel: +46 (0)72 227 7976.

Please submit your application by August 2, UFV-PA 2021/2656.

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Placement: Department of Cell and Molecular Biology

Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position longer than 6 months

Pay: Individual salary

Number of positions: 1

Working hours: 100 %

Town: Uppsala

County: Uppsala län

Country: Sweden

Union representative: Seko Universitetsklubben seko@uadm.uu.se
ST/TCO tco@fackorg.uu.se
Saco-rådet saco@uadm.uu.se

Number of reference: UFV-PA 2021/2656

Last application date: 2021-08-02

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PhD student in Computational Chemistry/Biology

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 45,000 students, more than 7,000 employees and a turnover of around SEK 7 billion.

The Department of Cell and Molecular Biology is one of the most international, broad and distinguished molecular bioscience departments in Europe. The department comprises six research programs with about 220 employees (http://www.icm.uu.se). The PhD position is available in Jens Carlsson’s group in the computational biology and bioinformatics programme. Jens Carlsson’s research focuses on using molecular modeling to study protein-ligand interactions, in particular G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and their interactions with drugs. The GPCR superfamily constitutes the largest group of human membrane proteins and plays key roles in physiological processes. The Carlsson group uses structure-based models to understand receptor function and to design ligands of these pharmaceutically important targets, often in close collaboration with experimental groups. The Carlsson group is an international research team and is also part of the Science for Life Laboratory (http://www.scilifelab.se/). Visit the group website for more information (www.carlssonlab.org).

General description: Computational modeling has become an important tool for understanding biological processes at the molecular level. The project is focused on developing and applying methods to study how neurotransmitters bind to receptors using molecular simulations. A central aim of the project is to understand the evolution of receptors and how they are able to distinguish between similar neurotransmitters such as dopamine and adrenaline. The project will also involve computer-aided design of ligands with specific pharmacological profiles.

The project will be carried out in close collaboration with experimental and theoretical research groups at Uppsala University, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and Karolinska Institutet. Our research project is also described on the Knut and Alice Wallenberg foundation’s website: https://kaw.wallenberg.org/en/research/signal-pathways-better-therapeutics.

Duties: The PhD student shall primarily focus on postgraduate studies, but other duties related to teaching and administrative work may be involved (up to a maximum of 20% of the time). Information about doctoral education, eligibility requirements and admission rules can be found at the faculty website: https://teknat.uu.se/education/postgraduate/.

Requirements: The applicant must hold a master’s degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacy, physics or within another subject which the employer considers to be equivalent. The applicant must have good ability to work independently as well as in a group. Excellent written and oral knowledge of English is required as the work takes place in an international environment.

Additional qualifications: Experience in modeling of proteins (e.g. GPCRs), computer-aided drug design, molecular dynamics simulations, molecular docking, and scientific programming is preferred, but not required.

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines.

The application:  Your application should include:

• A letter where you describe yourself, your research interest, and why you are interested in the position (max. 2 pages).
• A CV containing your education and other qualifications, and a description of knowledge relevant for the requirements of the position.
• A copy of your diplomas and your master thesis.
• Contact information to two reference persons.

Salary: According to local agreement for PhD students.
 
Starting date: As soon as possible or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7.

Scope of employment: 100 %.

For further information about the position please contact: Jens Carlsson, jens.carlsson@icm.uu.se, Tel: +46 (0)72 227 7976.

Please submit your application by August 2 2021, UFV-PA 2021/2688.

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Placement: Department of Cell and Molecular Biology

Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position longer than 6 months

Pay: Fixed salary

Number of positions: 1

Working hours: 100 %

Town: Uppsala

County: Uppsala län

Country: Sweden

Union representative: ST/TCO tco@fackorg.uu.se
Seko Universitetsklubben seko@uadm.uu.se
Saco-rådet saco@uadm.uu.se

Number of reference: UFV-PA 2021/2688

Last application date: 2021-08-02

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Postdoctoral position in immunology and physiology

 

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 45,000 students, more than 7,000 employees and a turnover of around SEK 7 billion.

The Department of Medical Cell Biology at Uppsala University is a strong and international research environment. The department has about 100 employees, of which about 25 are doctoral students, 20 postdoctoral fellows, and 30 researchers, teachers and professors.

Duties/Project description: The research group of Gustaf Christoffersson at SciLifeLab/Department of Medical Cell Biology (https://www.scilifelab.se/researchers/gustaf-christoffersson) works to increase the understanding of immune regulatory mechanisms in autoimmunity and type 1 diabetes. The methods used in the lab are different animal models of type 1 diabetes, advanced in vivo microscopy, culture of immune cells from mice and humans, immune staining of tissue from mice and humans and genetic analyses.

We are now looking for a qualified and motivated postdoctor who will primarily focus on increasing our understanding of some of the new immune regulatory mechanisms which have been discovered in the lab. The project will involve high-resolution imaging of different animal models, in vitro work, and work with large proteomic- and mRNA-sequencing datasets.

Requirements: To qualify for an employment as a postdoctor you must have a PhD degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in imunology, physology or equivalent. The PhD degree must have been obtained no more than three years prior to the application deadline. The three year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc. 

We are looking for a motivated candidate with a robust background in immunology and/or physiology. The applicant must be proficient in English speech and writing and have at least one published first-author article in a well-renowned scientific journal within the field. You are expected to be able to work independently, but will also need to actively cooperate with other members of the group. The applicant is further expected to actively take part in supervising new group members and students.

Additional qualifications: Documented work or certificates from work with research animals is a merit. Experience from work with larger datasets (e.g. RNAseq or proteomics) and different imaging methods are desirable, but not required. Personal qualifications will be of great significance in the evaluation process.

The application should contain a brief description of research interests and relevant experiences, CV, copies of diplomas and transcripts, and the applicant’s thesis (or a draft). Please also submit letters of reference or contact information of previous research supervisors.

Salary: Individual salary.
 
Starting date: 01-09-2021 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position according to central collective agreement.

Scope of employment: 100 %

For further information about the position please contact: Gustaf Christoffersson, gustaf.christoffersson@mcb.uu.se.

Please submit your application by the 5th of August 2021, UFV-PA 2021/2717.

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Placement: Department of Medical Cell Biology

Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position longer than 6 months

Pay: Fixed salary

Number of positions: 1

Working hours: 100%

Town: Uppsala

County: Uppsala län

Country: Sweden

Union representative: Seko Universitetsklubben seko@uadm.uu.se
ST/TCO tco@fackorg.uu.se
Saco-rådet saco@uadm.uu.se

Number of reference: UFV-PA 2021/2717

Last application date: 2021-08-05

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Postdoctoral position in pancreatic islet cell signaling

 

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 45,000 students, more than 7,000 employees and a turnover of around SEK 7 billion.

The Department of Medical Cell Biology at Uppsala University is a strong and international research environment. The department has about 100 employees, of which about 25 are doctoral students, 20 postdoctoral fellows, and 30 researchers, teachers and professors.

The position holder will join the laboratory of Prof. Anders Tengholm at the Department of Medical Cell Biology within Uppsala Diabetes Centre.

Duties/Project description: The hosting laboratory studies pancreatic islet cell biology and physiology with emphasis on inter- and intracellular signalling processes that control the release of insulin, glucagon and somatostatin. Insufficient secretion of insulin and dysregulated secretion of glucagon are hallmarks of diabetes but the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. The focus of this project is to define the role of various signalling steps in the regulation of glucagon release from a-cells using fluorescent biosensors, live-cell imaging techniques and kinetic measurements of hormone release.

Requirements: The applicant must have completed a PhD degree in cell biology, physiology or another relevant subject during the last 5-year period. The research work will be performed in a team working with mouse models and human islets using molecular biology and advanced microscopy imaging techniques. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and take initiative to propose and perform experiments with support by Prof. Tengholm and other members of the team.

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date: 01-09-2021 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position according to central collective agreement.

Scope of employment: 100 %

For further information about the position please contact: Anders Tengholm, 018-471 4481, anders.tengholm@mcb.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 12th of August 2021, UFV-PA 2021/2720.

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Placement: Department of Medical Cell Biology

Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position longer than 6 months

Pay: Fixed salary

Number of positions: 1

Working hours: 100 %

Town: Uppsala

County: Uppsala län

Country: Sweden

Union representative: Seko Universitetsklubben seko@uadm.uu.se
ST/TCO tco@fackorg.uu.se
Saco-rådet saco@uadm.uu.se

Number of reference: UFV-PA 2021/2720

Last application date: 2021-08-12

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