PhD student in Medical Cell Biologi - focus on diabetes, exocytosis, and advanced imaging - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Medical Cell Biology at Uppsala University has a strong and international research environment with over 100 scientists, including around 25 PhD students, 20 postdocs and 30 researchers and professors.

Duties/Project description:

The PhD project aims to understand mechanisms behind calcium-dependent exocytosis in hormone-secreting cells, primarily by using advanced microscopy. The focus will be on how the interaction between SNAREs and other proteins catalyzes membrane fusion, and how these processes are affected in type-2 diabetes. Methods include live cell and superresolution microscopy, image analysis methods, patch clamp, molecular biology methods, and cell culture. See also https://www.mcb.uu.se/res/groups/sb/. The doctoral student employment refers to their own full-time studies for a maximum of 4 years. Holders of PhD positions shall primarily devote themselves to their own postgraduate education, but other work such as teaching and administrative work may be included up to 20 % of the employment. The position will be extended with the teaching period to enable four years of full-time studies.

Requirements:

The applicant should have MSc degree or equivalent (240 credits) in biomedicine, cell- and molecular biology, medicine or other relevant field, and a strong interest in basic research. The candidate must have excellent study results, and be proficient in oral and written communication in English. Good recommendations from previous supervisors / teachers is a requirement. Employment as PhD student requires that the candidate is, or will be, admitted for postgraduate studies at Uppsala University.

Information about education at the postgraduate level, admission requirements and admission decisions can be found at http://www2.medfarm.uu.se/utbildning/forskarniva/vill_du_borja/

Merits

Documented practical experience of advanced fluorescent microscopy and image analysis is a strong merit.

Application:

Rules governing Ph.D. candidates are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala university's rules and guidelines http://regler.uu.se/search/?hits=30&languageId=1&search-language_en=English

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 local agreement for PhD students and teaching assistants.
 
Starting date: According to agreement

Type of position: Full time position.

For further information about the position please contact
Sebastian Barg, 018-471 46 60, sebastian.barg@mcb.uu.se

Please submit your application by 18/2 2019, UFV-PA 2019/314.

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