Position as Researcher in Hematological and Cardiovascular Molecular Epidemiology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Work description: We are looking for a skillful, ambitious and highly motivated researcher to work within Sören Lehmann’s hematological research group in close collaboration with the cardiovascular epidemiology research group at Department of Medical Sciences at Uppsala University. The project will study the role of clonal hematopoiesis for the risk of developing hematological malignancies and cardiovascular disease. The research will be focused on interdisciplinary molecular epidemiology detecting mutations in large population-based cohorts studying the risk of outcomes such as leukemia and various manifestations of atherosclerosis. The work will be performed in collaboration with sequencing facilities.

Work environment: The immediate research environment is the translational acute leukemia research group of Sören Lehmann. The group works with basic as well as translational and clinical research, especially focused on Acute Leukemia. This project will be performed in close collaboration with the cardiovascular epidemiology research group of Lars Lind at the same institution at Uppsala University. This is a leading research group with in its field. The SciLifeLab in Uppsala and Stockholm will be an important collaborator in this project and both groups at Uppsala University have wide national and international collaborations.

Qualifications: The position requires a PhD or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD. The passed PhD should be within a relevant subject such as genetics, molecular biology, molecular epidemiology, cancer genetics and/or molecular cardiology or hematology. Desired skills include experience in handling biological samples, DNA separation, DNA sequencing and processing DNA sequencing data. Some experience in epidemiology and/or statistics is a strength. An emphasis will be given to scientific excellence within the field, organization and cooperation skills and on the personal qualities of the applicant.

Application: Should include a motivation letter (maximum 1 page), curriculum vitae, copies of exams, list of publications contact information for two references.

Salary: Individually negotiated salary

Starting date: As soon as possible

Type of position: Temporary full-time position for one year, possibly an extension for one year.

More information about the position is given by Prof. Sören Lehmann (Soren.Lehmann@medsci.uu.se)

Please submit your application by 28 February, 2019, UFV-PA 2019/397