Uppsala University, Department of Medical Sciences

Project: Studies of extracellular vesicles (EV) in plasma produced by platelets and platelet function in heart disease. The goal is to map how EV from platelets is generated by different stimuli, how protein and microRNA in EVs and platelets vary in heart disease and mechanisms involved in their interaction with endothelial cells, fibroblasts and cardiomyocytes. Samples from patients and cell lines are used in the studies.

Tasks in the project: Participate in and contribute to the development of this research field within the research group for Cardiology http://www.medsci.uu.se/forskning/kardiologi/ and the research group for Coagulation and inflammatory science http://www.medsci.uu.se/forskning/klinisk-kemi/koagulation/. Independently work with and development of the methods used in experimental research.

Prerequisites: Doctoral degree in medical sciences/equivalent must be completed no later than 3 years before the end of the application period. The PdD project should have included experimental, laboratory parts. Documented knowledge and independence in working with methods such as cell culture, protein analysis and flow cytometry.

Personal characteristics are important. The applicant should have communicative and collaborative skills and be able to work independently.

Salary: Individual salary

Starting date: As soon as possible, by agreement

Type of employment: Time-limited 2 years

Extent of employment: 100%.

For further information about the position please contact: Associate professor Christina Christersson, christina.christersson@medsci.uu.se or Professor Agneta Siegbahn, agneta.siegbahn@medsci.uu.se

Please submit your application by 28 February 2018, UFV-PA 2018/95

The application should include a summary of previous research, CV and documented information on knowledge and experience of methodology.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment As soon as possible, by agreement
Salary Fixed salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Uppsala
County Uppsala län
Country Sweden
Reference number UFV-PA 2018/95
Union representative
  • Ellena Papaioannou, Seko, 018-471 3315
  • Suzanne Borén Andersson, TCO/ST, 018-471 6251
  • Per Sundman, Saco-rådet, 018-471 1485
Published 07.Feb.2018
Last application date 28.Feb.2018 11:59 PM CET

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