Researcher with a focus on influenza virus infection. - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Researcher with a focus on influenza virus infection.

At the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology

The Department of Cell and Molecular Biology is one of the most international, broad and distinguished biomolecular departments in Europe, comprising six research programs covering subjects such as bioinformatics, microbiology, and biophysics.

The Kasson Group in Molecular Biophysics Program, within the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology seeks a postdoctoral researcher studying influenza virus entry mechanisms. We are an international and interdisciplinary team of committed researchers who come from different backgrounds to study virus delivery mechanisms using biophysical analysis. You will join an international, interdisciplinary team studying viral entry with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, computer science, and virology. The group provides an exciting, dynamic environment for science, and good communication skills and positive interactions with teammates are critical for success.

Duties
Responsibilities are full-time research and mentorship of junior researchers in the laboratory as agreed upon, with all research time on the research project and mentorship and other development responsibilities taking < 20% time. Will also include international travel to collaborating scientific sites and meetings as needed. This position will involve experiments on viral entry using fluorescence microscopy and quantitative biophysical analysis.</p><p><b>Requirements</b><b> <br /></b>PhD and scientific background in quantitative virology, quantitative cell biology and / or biophysical imaging, strong publication list compared to years of experience, successful demonstration of scientific knowledge, and ability to work with diverse teammates. Key skills for success will be viral and cell culture, biochemical isolation of viral components, advanced fluorescence imaging and quantitative analysis of results. Excellent communication skills in written and oral English are prerequisites. Applications will be assessed based on skills related to project requirements and previous productivity.<b></b></p><p><b>Application <br /></b>Your application should contain a copy of your PhD diploma, CV with list of publications, and a covering letter.</p><p>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.</p><p><b></b></p><p><b>Pay</b>: Individual salary</p><p><b>Starting:</b> As soon as possible or otherwise agreed.</p><p><br /><b>Type of employment:</b> Temporary position, 1 year duration of employment.</p><p><br /><b>Working hours:</b> 100 %</p><p></p><p><b>For further information about the position please contact</b> Peter Kasson, (<a href="mailto:peter.kasson@icm.uu.se">peter.kasson@icm.uu.se</a>)</p><p><b>You are welcome to submit your application no later than 2019-01-10, UFV-PA 2018/4139</b>. </p><p>Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.<b></b></p><p>Are you considering moving to Sweden to work at Uppsala University? If so, you will find much information about working and living in Sweden at <a href="http://www.uu.se/joinus">www.uu.se/joinus</a>. You are also welcome to contact the International Faculty and Staff Services at <a href="mailto:ifss@uadm.uu.se">ifss@uadm.uu.se</a>.</p>