Junior researcher in translational cardiovascular research - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Position as a junior researcher in translational cardiovascular research

The Department of Medical Sciences is a large clinical institution with more than 250 employees and over 900 additional coworkers connected via the Uppsala University Hospital. The Department of Medical Sciences has a broad research profile with strong research groups in a number of different areas. The research carried out at the department is performed in close connection with the clinical activities at the Uppsala University Hospital, which includes both basic studies on the causes of a variety of illnesses and the development and evaluation of improved diagnostics and new treatment methods. More information about the Department of Medical Sciences can be found at www.medsci.uu.se

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Duties
In the current project, the interaction of extracellular vesicles with human primary cells and how they affect their function is undertaken using various call based models. The main task is to develop and implement human primary cell-based and zebrafish based heart failure models in research projects where clinical patient samples are analyzed. The work may include development of spheroids from human primary cells of heart origin. The goal is to participate in and contribute to the development of translational research within the research group of cardiology.

Requirements
PhD in medical sciences, molecular medicine, or in a relevant subject. The multidisciplinary nature of the post requires previous documented experience in cell culture, protein analysis, imaging and quantitative image analysis. The ability to plan, execute and record scientific studies; make independent decisions and solve routine problems is important. Great importance will be placed on personal qualities and good collaborative skills.

Additional qualifications
Experience in Zebrafish animal models, handling human primary cells, live imaging, and bioinformatics analysis of proteome data.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position, 12 months. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Christina Christersson, christina.christersson@medsci.uu.se

 Please submit your application by May 15 2023, UFV-PA 2023/1633.

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