Postdoctoral position

The Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology at Uppsala University has a broad research profile with strong research groups focusing on cancer, genetic and autoimmune diseases. A fundamental idea at the department is to stimulate translational research and thereby promote closer interactions between medical research and health care. Research is presently organized in six research programs: Cancer Precision Medicine, Cancer Immunotherapy, Genomics and Neurobiology, Molecular Tools and Functional Genomics, Neuro-Oncology and Neurodegeneration and Vascular Biology. Departmental activities are also integrated with the units for Oncology, Clinical Genetics, Clinical Immunology, Clinical Pathology, and Hospital Physics at Uppsala University Hospital. The department has teaching assignments in several education programs, including Master Programs, at the Faculty of Medicine, and the Faculty of Science and Technology. The department has a yearly turnover of around SEK 550 million, out of which about two thirds derive from external funding. IGP has approximately 400 employees, out of which 100 are PhD-students, and there are in total more than 850 affiliated staff members. More information about the department's activities can be found here: www.uu.se/en/staff/department/immunology-genetics-and-pathology

Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for executing leading edge research work, aiming at 
unraveling mechanisms and novel treatments of kidney and cardiovascular disease. The hands-on 
work includes work with transgenic animal models, the generation, analysis and interpretation of 
transcriptomics data from mouse tissue, as well as tissue analysis employing various histological, 
immunohistochemical, and biochemical methods. 
Additionally, writing reports and scientific articles, participation in national and international 
scientific meetings, applying for further external research funds, will be expected from the successful candidate, as is taking up teaching responsibilities, giving lectures, as well as supervision of graduate students.

Requirements
The applicant is expected to hold a PhD or equivalent. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.
The applicant is expected to be able to show productivity and cooperative skills by shared co-authorship with different research groups. The applicant is expected to have a strong research experience in renal physiology, kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease from preclinical models. Furthermore, the applicant must hold a certificate for animal laboratory work (FELASA C or equivalent) and be highly experienced in working with and maintaining transgenic mouse lines and metabolic disease models. The applicant must demonstrate excellent communication and coordination/collaborative skills, documented by successful (inter)national collaborations having presented research findings at international meetings. The applicant must have a strong problem-solving analytical ability as well as being independent and well structured. Excellent speaking and writing skills in English is mandatory.

Additional qualifications
Previous expert knowledge of the Tie2/angiopoietin signaling pathway is a strong merit. Certificate of knowledge in Swedish legislation and regulation for experimental animal work is an advantage. Experience in the generation, analysis and interpretation of transcriptomics data is a strong merit. Previous grants received in competition are a merit

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of 2 years according to central collective agreement with the possibility of a one-year extension Full time position. Starting date as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position, please contact: Marie Jeansson, marie.jeansson@igp.uu.se

Please submit your application by 14 May 2025, UFV-PA 2025/1346.

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