Researcher in Biology with specialization in Molecular Biophysics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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 position is available in Kenta Okamotos research group who studies viruses that threaten our environment and health by exploring their acquired functional structures in evolution. Due to current needs for studying coronaviruses and COVID-19, we have kicked off the project of producing a bio-safe antigen, virus-like particle (VLP) of COVID-19 and chimeric bat coronaviruses. This new project and the VLP is for establishing an IgM-based early serological diagnosis of COVID-19 in one hand, for studying binding/infection mechanisms of bat coronaviruses in the other hand, which will lead to finding how they have acquired capabilities to infect human cells.

Duties: The employee will be a part of the ongoing research project in KAW SciLifeLab COVID-19 action plan. As a researcher within this project you will do experiments using cellular and molecular approaches, including fluorescent microscopy and flow cytometer. Other duties with in the department may occur, (such as teaching and/or administrative work), but not more than a maximum of 20% of the service.

Requirements: A PhD in natural/life sciences. You need to have an academic background in cell and molecular biology, or basic medical/pharmaceutical sciences, however, other academic background with appropriate experiences will also be considered as equivalent. The candidate should be able to work well as part of a team but also independently, and be proficient in both written and spoken English.

Merits: Any experience in viral research is considered an advantage.

Application
Your application is preferably written in English and must contain:

1. CV that contain all relevant information regarding your skills and experiences and a complete publication list.
2. Diplomas.
3. Contact information to at least one and preferably two reference persons that we can contact if needed. Indicate how they are professionally connected to you (e.g. former supervisor).

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.

Pay: Individual salary

Starting: As soon as possible or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position of 6 months

Working hours: fulltime 100 %

For further information about the position, please contact kenta.okamoto@icm.uu.se, tel. +46(0) 184716691, for administrative questions contract Hr-generalist Frida Österdahl, tel. +46(0) 18471 4416, frida.osterdahl@icm.uu.se

Please submit your application by September 3rd 2020, UFV-PA 2020/2873.

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