Researcher in vascular biology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology at Uppsala University (www.igp.uu.se) has a broad research profile with strong research groups focused on cancer, autoimmune and genetic diseases. A fundamental idea at the department is to stimulate translational research and thereby closer interactions between medical research and health care. Research is presently conducted in the following areas: medical and clinical genetics, clinical immunology, pathology, neuro-oncology, vascular biology, radiation science and molecular tools. Department activities are also integrated with the units for Oncology, Clinical Genetics, Clinical Immunology, Clinical Pathology, and Hospital Physics at Akademiska sjukhuset, Uppsala. The department has teaching assignments in several education programmes, including Master Programmes, at the Faculty of Medicine, and in a number of educations at the Disciplinary Domain of Science and Technology. The department has a yearly turnover of around SEK 400 million, out of which more than half is made up of external funding. The staff amounts to approximately 340 employees, out of which 100 are PhD-students, and there are in total more than 600 affiliated people.

The position of a researcher is in Dr Taija Mäkinen’s group at the Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology. The research group focuses on studying the regulation of the lymphatic vasculature using genetic mouse models and cell and molecular biology techniques. Further information on the activity of the research group can be found at http://www.makinenlab.com

Work description:
- Develop and undertake a research project focused on mechanisms of lymphatic vascular development. The researcher will be responsible for the characterisation of transgenic/ knock-out mouse models and performing mechanistic in vitro studies using primary endothelial cells.
- Participate in the preparation of manuscripts for publications.
- Attend and present research findings and papers at internal academic meetings and external conferences.
- Help and collaborate with other members of the lab.
 
Qualifications:
- PhD degree in a relevant area of biology or biochemistry (e.g. molecular/cell biology).
- Experience with standard molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA/protein extraction, PCR/qPCR, western blotting, ELISA).
- Experience of mouse genetics (incl. generation and characterisation of transgenic mice, conditional knock-out approaches).
- Experience with histology (tissue preparation and immunostaining) and confocal microscopy.
- Expertise in cell culture assays, in particular primary endothelial isolation, culture and in vitro assays.
- Knowledge of (lymphatic) vascular biology.
- Proven track record of publishing in high-ranked peer reviewed scientific journals.
- Excellent skills in oral and written English.

Application: The application should contain an application letter with the motivation to join the group, curriculum vitae and list of scientific publications of the candidate. The name and contact details of two references should also be included.

Salary: According to individual qualifications

Start date: 2019-06-01

Form of employment: Permanent full-time position, probationary period may be applied.

Extent of employment: 100%

For more information contact:
Taija Mäkinen, taija.makinen@igp.uu.se, 018-471 4151

You are welcome to apply no later than February 1, 2019. UFV-PA 2018/4629.