Lunds universitet, Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper Malmö

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Research group

The research group, Isletcellphysiology, headed by Docent Albert Salehi, have an excellent expertise in the field of endocrinology. The research group is situated at the Clinical Research Centre (CRC) in Malmö.

In the research group, we aim to create a good work environment based on respect and consideration in our relation to each other. We strive to create an environment that promotes development and is stimulating to all employees.

 

We are now in need of recruiting an assistant researcher to work with research in the project “VDAC1 a common denominator of β-cell, endothelial and kidney cell´s dysfunction inT2D with its complications”.

The employment is a 6-month fixed-term, full-time, employment with proposed start date August 1, 2021, or according to agreements.

 

Work assignments

As an assistant researcher your responsibility would be to conduct experimental research under the supervision of the Principal investigator. The work tasks consists, primarily, of experimental studies concerning cellular signal systems in insulin producing beta-cells, as well as kidney- and endothelial cells in physiological and pathophysiological conditions. More specifically, the project aim to identify mitochondrial voltage dependent-anion channel (VDAC) expression and cellular localization in beta cells, endothelial and kidney cells/cell lines as well as in tissues from non-diabetic and diabetic organ donors, mitochondrial voltage dependent-anion channel (VDAC) expression and cellular localization in beta cells, endothelial and kidney cells/cell lines as well as in tissues from non-diabetic and diabetic organ donors. Other works assignments within the group may also occur.

In addition to the above, we expect you to stay updated on the progress of research within the field.

 

Qualifications

The following are required for the position:

  • A PhD exam, attained within the last 5 years
  • Laboratory experience in the relevant field of in vitro (cells and isolated pancreatic islets handling) and in vivo skills (mouse/rat handling)
  • Experience of working with human islets
  • Experience of molecular and cell biological methods such as qtPCR, Western blots and confocal immune-fluorescent microscopy
  • Experience of conducting independent research

 Great importance will be given to personal traits. For this position we need you have the ability to cooperate with colleagues, take initiatives, be high accuracy as well as be flexible.

 

The following are considered to be a merit:

  • Experience in bioinformatics
  • Good ability to practical and theoretical tutoring of co-workers

 

Instructions for applying

  • The application (written in English) should contain:
  • Curriculum vitae with methodological expertise listed under a separate heading
  • List of scientific publications
  • A personal letter with a specific motivation of why the applicant is suitable for the position
  • and how he/she can help us with the project progression (maximum 1 page (A4), Times New
  • Roman 12 pt).
  • Name, address, telephone number(s) and e-mail for two reference persons.
Type of employment Special fixed-term employment
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2021-08-01
Salary Månadslön
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Malmö
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2021/1029
Contact
  • Albert Salehi, head of research group, +4640391162
  • Claes Wollheim, professor, +4640391162
  • Sara Tvermoes, personalsamordnare, +4640391054
Published 01.Apr.2021
Last application date 21.Apr.2021 11:59 PM CEST

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