PhD candidate in biochemistry/molecular biology at the University of Iceland

20 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Iceland

Department

BioMedical Center

Research Field

Biological sciences

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Iceland

Application Deadline

21 May 2024 - 23:59 (Atlantic/Reykjavik)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We are seeking a graduate student for a research project at the BioMedical Center, University of Iceland. The project is fully funded for three years and involves characterization of endothelial cell metabolism that accompanies hormonal dysfunction. The endothelium is a single cell layer surrounding the lumen of blood vessels and is involved in hemostasis and the immune response. Endothelial dysfunction is a characteristic of multiple diseases of the vasculature, including diabetes, myocardial infarction and stroke, that are leading causes of death.

Main tasks

The project is multidisciplinary and employs cutting-edge technologies including CRISPR mutagenesis, imaging, RNAseq, proteomics, metabolomics and integrated systemsbiology analysis of cellular and clinical data to decipher mechanisms of endotheliopathy. 

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• MS in genetics, cellular or molecular biology, biochemistry or related fields
• Cell biology laboratory research experience. 
• Experience in primary cell culture and cell based assays is beneficial.
• Good computer and data analysis skills - programming skills are beneficial.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Independence and ability to work in a team

PhD applicants must fulfill the requirements for registration in PhD studies in the School of Health Sciences.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Additional comments

Wages according to the current collective agreement by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and Félag háskólakennara.

The project is led by prof. Óttar Rolfsson and the candidate will be part of an international endothelial biology research team based in Reykjavik, Rouen and Copenhagen and may be required to travel between sites to implement and acquire experimental strategies.

The project is based within a vibrant scientific environment within the Biomedical Center at the University of Iceland (http://lifvisindi.hi.is ). The BMC is an official collaboration between research groups working in biomedical molecular life sciences within the University, the University Hospital, Reykjavik University and other research institutions in Iceland. It includes over 70 Principal Investigators and over hundred graduate students and postdocs. Students will belong to the Graduate Program in Molecular Life Sciences, a joint program between research groups within the BMC and will therefore belong to a stimulating interdisciplinary educational program in the field of molecular life sciences. The graduate program will take place in Reykjavík, Iceland, which is a safe, beautiful and a fun place to live and work.

The applicants are expected to start as early as possible but no later than in September 2024.

Please include the following documents with the application:

• CV
• Brief description of how the applicants meet the requirements and how they could contribute to the project (max 1 page).
• Certificates of education (BS and MS degrees) and distribution of grades.
• Reference letter from at least two previous supervisors/teachers (including information on their relationship to the applicant).
• Overview of publications, if any.
• Applicants are also invited to send PDF of PhD or MS thesis (in any language) and any other relevant publications if available (max 5 documents).

For further details please contact Professor Ottar Rolfsson at [email protected]

Appointments to positions at the University of Iceland are made in consideration of the Equal Rights Policy  of the University of Iceland.

The University of Iceland has a special Language Policy.  https://www.hi.is/haskolinn/malstefna_haskola_islands

The University of Iceland's School of Health Sciences is at the forefront of health issues in Iceland and plays a key role in the development of the Icelandic health system through the education of health workers. The nation's leading experts in health sciences are involved in the teaching and research in the field. 

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Iceland

Country

Iceland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://radningarkerfi.orri.is/?s=37350

Contact

City

Reykjavík

Website

http://www.hi.is

Street

Sæmundargata 6

Postal Code

101

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED