PhD, postdoc and MS positions available at the BioMedical Center, University of Iceland (# of pos: 3)

We are looking for highly qualified, motivated and hard-working postdocs and graduate students for several fully funded three-year projects at the BioMedical Center, University of Iceland.The students/postdocs will belong to the Graduate Program in Molecular Life Sciences, a joint program between research groups at the University of Iceland and research organizations associated with the University and will therefore belong to a stimulating interdisciplinary educational program in the field of molecular life sciences.  

The projects will take place 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. The graduate program will take place in Reykjavík, Iceland, which is a safe, beautiful and a fun place to live and work. 

The projects: 

The following projects have open positions: 

The projects will use cutting-edge technologies for understanding the above pathways and will involve working with cell lines, clinical samples, and animal models. More specifically, generation of genetically engineered cell lines, generation of tumor grafts in mice, cell imaging, in vivo imaging, CRISPR mutagenesis and screens, co-culture, single-cell sequencing, cut-and-run mapping of transcription factor binding and chromatin modifications as well as advanced bioinformatics analysis.   

• Recent PhD (for the post doc position) in genetics, molecular biology, biostatistics or computational biology, biomedical engineering, biochemistry or related fields
• MSc degree (for the doctoral student position) in genetics, molecular biology, biostatistics or computational biology, biomedical engineering, biochemistry or related fields
• BSc degree (for the master's student position) in genetics, molecular biology, biostatistics or computational biology, biomedical engineering, biochemistry or related fields

For all positions:

• Laboratory experience in genetics, cellular and molecular biology or biochemistry
• Experience working with mice is valuable but not required
• Good computer and data analysis skills are essential
• 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. 

Please include the following with the application: 

• Description of how the applicants meet the requirements, their interests in the project and how they can contribute to the project (max 2 pages).
• CV with an overview of publications, if any.
• Certificates of education (BS, MS and PhD degrees) and distribution of grades.
• Reference letter from at least two previous supervisors/teachers (including information on their relationship to the applicant).
• 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).

All applications will be answered and applicants will be informed about the appointment when a decision has been made. Applications may be valid for six months.

Appointments to positions at the University of Iceland are made in consideration of the Equal Rights Policy of the University of Iceland. http://www.hi.is/haskolinn/jafnrettisaaetlun#markmid2

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

The University of Iceland is a growing community of knowledge and is a very dynamic and interesting workplace. Our values are academic freedom, professionalism and equality. The University strives to provide flexibility and encourages participation in the progression of the studies and research in all fields within the realm of the University.

Application deadline is 21.03.2022

Berglind Ósk Einarsdóttir

[email protected]