Researcher in translational genomics of coronary artery disease - 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 Hospital 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 post-doc position is available for highly motivated individuals with an interest in translational genomics to join the laboratory of Associate Prof Marcel den Hoed at Uppsala University, Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology. Research in the lab focuses on translating results from genome-wide association studies for cardiometabolic diseases into improved functional understanding. The goal of this project is to characterise candidate genes with an anticipated role in coronary artery disease using image- and CRISPR/Cas9-based zebrafish model systems that have been developed in-house.
Further information on the activity of the research group can be accessed at https://igp.uu.se/research/genetics_genomics/marcel-den-hoed/

Qualifications: A successful candidate should be a highly motivated, organized, reliable team player that can also work independently. The applicant should have an PhD degree in a relevant area (e.g. Biomedicine, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Cell Biology, Translational Genomics). A deep knowledge of, and skills in molecular biology are required, including experience in laboratory practice, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, zebrafish husbandry, automated fluorescence or confocal microscopy, qRT-PCR and data management. Excellent skills in oral and written English are essential. Experience with automated image analysis and biostatistics are merits.

Application procedure: The application should include a cover letter describing yourself, your research interests and your experience relevant to this position. A CV; list of publications in peer-reviewed journals; and contact details of two references should also be included. Letters(s) of recommendation may be included.

Salary: Individual salary.

Starting date: 01-02-2021

Type of employment: Temporary position ending 31-07-2021.

Scope of employment: 100 %

For further information about the position please contact: 
Marcel den Hoed, marcel.den_hoed@igp.uu.se

Please submit your application by December 30, 2020, UFV-PA 2020/4774.

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