PhD student position in vascular biology in the research group of Elisabetta Dejana - 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  several strong research groups focused on Genomics, Cancer   and Molecular Diagnostics. Research is presently conducted in the following areas: Medical and Clinical Genetics, Immunology, Pathology, Medical Radiation Science, Tumor Biology and Vascular Biology. Parts of the organization are also integrated with the departments for Clinical Genetics, Immunology and Pathology-Cythology at Akademiska sjukhuset, Uppsala. The department provides a well-developed infrastructure for advanced  molecular  sciences. The Department has a yearly turnover of around 300 million SEK with a staff of around 340 people, 116 of which are PhD-students.

Project description: A PhD student position is available for highly motivated individuals with interest in vascular biology and immunology to join the laboratory of Prof. Elisabetta Dejana at Uppsala University, Dept. of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology.  Research in the lab focuses on vascular dysfunctions and diseases specifically affecting the brain vasculature. The selected candidate will investigate the interplay between the immune system and the vasculature using advanced in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo experimental models. The goal of the project is to investigate brain vascular malformations utilizing biobank tissue material but also available experimental research animal models available but also new under development to create experimental systems that even better mimic human vascular malformations. Potential therapeutic strategies (antibody, small molecular weight compound, immune therapy) will be utilized.

Further information on the activity of the research group can be accessed at: http://igp.uu.se/forskning/vaskularbiologi/elisabetta-dejana/

The successful candidate will devote 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%).

Qualifications: The applicant should have MSc degree in a relevant area (e.g. Biomedicine, Biology/Molecular Biology). Strong merits would be experience in experimental research including culture of human and mouse endothelial cells, research animal work, molecular and cell biology methods, tissue preparation, microscopy and relevant image processing and analysis. Strong merit would be knowledge of vascular biology and/or immunology. Excellent skills in oral and written English are required.

Information about education at the postgraduate level, admission requirements and admission decisions can be found at https://mp.uu.se/en/web/info/forska/forskarutbildning/medicin-och-farmaci/

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.

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines http://regler.uu.se/?languageId=1.

Salary: According to local agreement for PhD students at Uppsala University.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

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

Scope of employment: 100 %

For further information about the position please contact: Ass.Prof. Peetra Magnusson, email: peetra.magnusson@igp.uu.se

Please submit your application by 27 October 2020, UFV-PA 2020/1924.

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