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The Department of Chemistry – BMC is located at the Uppsala Biomedical Centre campus. It belongs to the Faculty of Science and Technology and conducts research in biochemistry, organic chemistry and analytical chemistry. The research is focused on catalysis, molecular recognition, structure and dynamics of complex molecular systems, and relationships between the presence of biomolecules and synthetic chemical compounds with various disease states. The creative and research- intense environment contributes to a broad knowledge - base as well as cutting - edge expertise.
The position as a postdoctoral researcher is in the group of Dr. Ylva Ivarsson in the Biochemistry program. The position is a part of a larger project on systems biology of host-pathogen interactions funded by a frame-work grant from the Swedish foundation for strategic research. The postdoc will be co-supervised by Dr. Evangelia Petsalaki (EBI Hinxtion).
Duties: In this project we will take a hybrid systems biology approach to explore pathogen short linear motifs and their interactions with host proteins. The successful candidate will analyze and integrate novel large-scale data sets on host-pathogen protein-protein interactions generated by wet-lab team members. The postdoctoral researcher will get the opportunity to spend some time in the lab of Dr. Petsalaki, EBI Hinxton, UK.
Requirements: To be eligible to apply for this position you must fulfill the qualifications required below, and ideally one or more of the preferred qualifications.
Qualifications required:
Additional qualifications: Following qualifications will be considered as an advantage:
Emphasis will also be placed on personal skills. In this case, we place particular weight on the ability to work as part of a team and a positive attitude towards mobility. The applicant will be responsible for a part of a larger project, and the ability to work independently and to take responsibility will be required. The applicant should be fluent in English as the research is conducted in an international environment.
The application must include a CV, full publication list, copies of diplomas and certificates, contact details of two references, and a personal letter including a short description of research interests. The application will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Appropriate education and work/research in related fields. Emphasis will also be placed on personal skills.
Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University’s excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds.
Salary: According to individual qualifications.
Start date: 1th of January 2019 or according to agreement.
Form of employment: Temporary employment of two years.
Extent of employment: 100 %.
For more information contact: Ylva Ivarsson (ylva.ivarsson@kemi.uu.se).
You are welcome to apply no later than 29th of November 2018, UFV-PA 2018/3390.
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Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | 2019-01-01 or according to agreement. |
Salary | Fixed salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 % |
City | Uppsala |
County | Uppsala län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | UFV-PA 2018/3390 |
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Published | 12.Oct.2018 |
Last application date | 29.Nov.2018 11:59 PM CET |