PhD student position in the research group of Lecturer MD PhD Patrick Micke - 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 Medical 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.

Project description:
A PhD student position is available for highly motivated individuals with interest in tumorbiology, tumorimmunology and tumorpathology at the laboratory of Lecturer MD PhD Patrick Micke at Uppsala University, Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology. The doctoral student will perform analyses overall aiming to identify novel prognostic as well as predictive biomarker for NSCLC patients with main focus on components of tumor-immune-signaling and resistance to checkpoint inhibiting therapy. Approaches will include the analysis of RNA sequencing data at deep level coupled to complementary in situ methods such as RNA scope in order to obtain spatial information. Additionally, advanced multiplexed immunofluorescence (Vectra Polaris system) will be performed for comprehensive immune- and signaling-profiling. A central aspect of the doctoral studies will be to learn how to set generated data in a broader context.
The key duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research projects and third cycle courses. Interest in acquiring and expanding of bioinformatics skills will be required for performance of the projects. Doctoral students are expected to actively involve themselves in the research aims of the group and to contribute to a well working lab environment including also laboratory duties and organization. Participation in all relevant activities organized by the research network will be strongly encouraged and supported.
Further information on the activity of the research group can be accessed at https://igp.uu.se/research/clinical_experimental_pathology/patrick-micke/
The successful candidate will dedicate most of the time towards his/her research level education. Other service activities within the department, e.g. education and administrative work can be included within the framework of the employment (maximum 20%). The position will be extended with the time devoted to teaching to allow four years of full time graduate studies.

Qualifications:
The applicant should have MSc degree or MD or similar in a relevant area (e.g. tumorbiology, tumorimmunology, pathology). Strong merits would be experience in bioinformatics, in situ tissue profiling and/or primary tissue culture. Very strong merit would be experience in pathological evaluation of tumor tissue and/or biomarker research with proven track record. Excellent skills in oral and written English are required. The applicant must be team oriented and open-minded.

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

Application procedure:
The application should include a CV, copies of exams, degrees and grades, contact details of two references and a short description of the applicant and his/her experience. Letters(s) of recommendation may be included. If the applicant has published scientific papers, they can also be included.
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/
Selection of applicants will be done by the future tutor for the selected student in consultation with the postgraduate study group of the Department. The Postgraduate Programmes Committee at the Disciplinary Domain of Medicine will formally approve the student's admission.

Setting the salary will be according to local guidelines at Uppsala University.

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 the agreement.

Type of position: Temporary full-time position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7.

For further information about the position please contact:
Patrick Micke,patrick.micke@igp.uu.se,018-611 2615

You are welcome to submit your application no later than October 7 2019, UFV-PA 2019/3140.

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