Research Assistant - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology at Uppsala University 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: cancer precision medicine, cancer immunotherapy, genomics and neurobiology, molecular tools and functional genomics, neuro-oncology and neurodegeneration and vascular biology. 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 at the Disciplinary Domain of Science and Technology. The department has a yearly turnover of around SEK 500 million, out of which more than half is made up of external funding. The staff amounts to approximately 345 employees, out of which 100 are PhD-students, and there are in total more than 700 affiliated people. Feel free to read more about the department's activities here: www.igp.uu.se

Workplace:
This position is a joint post between Koltowska’s lab and DanioReadout. DanioReadout provides a full-offer, customized, genome engineering and substance exposure service integrated with phenotypic evaluation in the intact zebrafish embryo. Our three main service areas are the modelling of human genetic diseases, with experience in generating nearly 200 novel gene knock-out models, substance exposure studies and human cancer modelling. All service areas are integrated with a unique in-house developed automated image capture pipeline and data analysis using artificial intelligence. We are open to meeting facility users’ needs, by developing disease models and analysis methods specific for each project. Koltowska’s lab focuses on lymphatic vessel development. We utilise transgenic and mutant lines in conjunction with microscopy to study the molecular factors necessary for lymphatic vessel formation and function. 

Work description
This position will include standard molecular biology tasks, managing zebrafishfish breeding and maintaining appropriate records and zebrafish embryos. Work including phenotypical studies and work with microscopes could be part of the duties. Weekend work may be required.

Required Qualifications 
Master's degree in biology, life science or equivalent, or skills that the employer considers equivalent. We are looking for qualified and motivated candidates with an interest in molecular biology, genetic engineering and imaging. Good interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work both independently and in groups are required. An ability to initiative and a structured approach is important for this position. You will be expected to be efficient, accurate, and eager to develop new operations. Particular emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. The position requires excellent English language skills. 

Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Life Science
- Previous experience of working with zebrafish would be considered an advantage.
- Courses in Laboratory Animal Science, Fish and Swedish Legislation, Ethics and Animal Use and 3R or equivalent

The application must include a brief description of relevant experience, CV, copies of diplomas and certificates and other documents that the applicant wishes to submit for consideration. Include contact information for two references.  

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: Beata Filipek-Gorniok, beata.filipek.gorniok@uu.se Kaska Koltowska, kaska.koltowska@igp.uu.se

Please submit your application by 26 april 2024, UFV-PA 2024/1068.

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