PhD position in Immunology with a focus on the contribution of mast cells to lung diseases - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology (IMBIM) at Uppsala University provides a broad international environment for research and teaching. Research at IMBIM) broadly spans the areas of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, tumour biology, comparative genetics, functional genomics, immunology, bacteriology, and virology. The research is essentially of fundamental nature, but with relevance and application in health and disease in both animals and humans. More info: https://www.imbim.uu.se/research-areas/.

Project description

Jenny Hallgren Martinsson’s research group wants recruit a candidate with a strong interest in pursuing a PhD degree in experimental immunology with a focus on the role of mast cells in lung diseases. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate, with an ability to work in parallel projects involving in vivo models and analyses of clinical samples, independently and in collaboration with others.

The PhD project aims to understand the how mast cells from a developmental perspective contribute and regulate lung diseases that starts in the respiratory epithelium such as asthma and lung cancer. Methods that will be used include (but are not limited to) in vivo models, flow cytometry, and fluorescence microscopy including multiplex immunofluorescence of lung tissue microarrays.

Duties

The main duties of PhD students are to devote themselves to their research studies, which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (not more than 20 % of full time).

Requirements

To meet the entry requirements for doctoral studies, you must

• Hold a Master’s (second-cycle) degree in immunology, biomedicine, microbiology, or a related topic, providing both basic theoretical and practical knowledge relevant to the project, or
• Have completed at least 240 credits in higher education, with at least 60 credits at Master’s level including an independent project worth at least 15 credits, or have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way.
• Have documented experience from working with immunological techniques such as flow cytometry and immunofluorescence microscopy
• Be fluent in written and spoken English
• Have the ability to take initiative driving the project, but also to collaborate with other researchers in the group and the doctoral network. Emphasis will be given to personal qualities, including analytical capacity, accuracy, flexibility and collaborative skills.

Additional merits or desired skills

• The ideal candidate would have practical experience from in vivo studies, and a holder of an FELASA certificate (or similar).

The selection is based on the following criteria: Completion of the above qualifications, grades in relevant courses, suitability of the courses to the research program, previous experience in working and/or performing research in the wider area that relates to the project described above. An integrated assessment of the applicant is generated in order to employ the best possible candidate that can succeed in the doctoral studies and contribute to a positive development of the department and the doctoral network research program.

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further details, please contact Jenny Hallgren Martinsson, jenny.hallgren@imbim.uu.se

Application: Please submit your application using the Uppsala University application portal, by including a CV, a letter describing your research interest and skills, copy of Master’s thesis (or a draft thereof and/or some other self-produced technical or scientific text), publications, and other relevant documents, contact information of two referees (phone number and e-mail address).

Please submit your application by April 3, 2024, UFV-PA 2024/948.

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