Research assistant in Structural Biology

Published: 2021-12-06

Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 45,000 students, more than 7,000 employees and a turnover of around SEK 7 billion.

The Cell and Molecular Biology department at Uppsala University has a strong and international research and teaching environment and is organized in six major research programs. In total the department has over 200 scientists, including 60 PhD students.

The Sundborger-Lunna lab is looking for a highly motivated Research assistant to assist in the development of innovative molecular methods of the study of protein-lipid interaction. We offer a stimulating multi-disciplinary environment where you will work closely with experts in biophysics, biochemistry and structural biology. The overarching goal of the lab is to determine the molecular mechanisms that regulate mitochondrial membrane dynamics using a multi-disciplinary approach including cryo-EM (e.g. Bhatt et al., Nat Comm, 2020; Bhatt et al., Structure 2021). For more information, please visit https://www.icm.uu.se/structural-biology/sundborger-lunna-lab/ .

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Duties
The work will include:

• Protein expression
• Protein purification
• Functional assays
• Liposome and nanodiscs preparation
• Cryo-EM analysis of protein-lipid complexes

Requirements
Master’s degree or a foreign degree equivalent in Biology, Biochemistry or a related field. Experience with standard molecular biology techniques, including protein expression and purification is required. The position requires a high level of organizational skills and excellent ability to handle documentation. Excellent (English) communications- and team working skills, and an enthusiasm for learning new skills are required.

Additional qualifications
Experience with cryo-EM sample preparation is preferred.

The application
Your application must include a CV, personal letter (max 1 page), copy of official academic degrees and contact information (E-mail and phone number) of two reference persons.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position for three months. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 2021-02-01 or as otherwise agreed. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: Anna Sundborger-Lunna, [email protected], + 46 (0) 76 047 2807.

Please submit your application by December 20th 2021, UFV-PA 2021/4833.

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Placement: Department of Cell and Molecular Biology

Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position 3-6 months

Number of positions: 1

Working hours: 100%

Town: Uppsala

County: Uppsala län

Country: Sweden

Union representative: Seko Universitetsklubben [email protected]
ST/TCO [email protected]
Saco-rådet [email protected]

Number of reference: UFV-PA 2021/4833

Last application date: 2021-12-20

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