Research Engineer

Published: 2021-10-27

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 Department of Medical Cell Biology at Uppsala University is a strong and international research environment. The department has about 100 employees, of which about 25 are doctoral students, 20 postdoctoral fellows, and 30 researchers, teachers and professors.

The research group of Daniel Espes at SciLifeLab/Department of Medical Cell Biology (https://www.scilifelab.se/fellows/daniel-espes/ ) works to increase the understanding of beta-cell physiology and adaptations in beta-cell mass in health and disease with emphasis on type 1 diabetes. Much of the work is of translational character and we are working with clinical trials in parallel with experimental studies. The methods used in the preclinical lab include animal models of type 1 diabetes, in vivo experiments, transplantation of pancreatic islets, isolation of rodent pancreatic islets, culture of rodent and human pancreatic islets, preparation and culture of induced pluripotent stem cells, in vitro assays, confocal microscopy, , qPCR, ELISA, plasma profiling from rodent and human samples. A number of the projects are conducted in close collaboration with SciLife Lab.

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Duties
We are now looking for research engineer who will primarily assist the projects focused on increasing our understanding of novel aspects of beta-cell physiology and how beta-cells may adapt to stress and immunological challenges.

The projects will involve isolation and culture of pancreatic islets, in vivo experiments of islets of Langerhans including a number of in vitro techniques with emphasis on PCR and immune histochemistry.  In addition, a number of projects will include plasma profiling techniques such as ELISA and Luninex.

Requirements
We welcome applications from candidates that have (or soon will have) a M.Sc. degree or equivalent in biomedical sciences (e.g. BMA), bioengineering, chemistry, or similar fields of study.

Very good organizational skills and flexibility is required as the applicant will support complex research projects. The applicant is expected to be able to work independently with experiments and to summarize data and results. Good communication and collaborative skills are required as the work involves internal (group members) and external (national- and international collaborations) interactions. Very good skills in Swedish and English, both verbal and written, is a requirement. The applicant is expected to work independently and be able to take own initiatives.

Additional qualifications
Previous work experience relevant for the application of highly meriting. Documented laboratory experience involving animal handling and experimental work with islets of Langerhans are meriting. Documented experience from adapting new laborative techniques are meriting. Completed courses in laboratory animal science are an advantage.

The application should be written in English or Swedish and contain a cover letter (max 1 A4), a CV, as well as copies of certificates of higher academic degrees. Please also attach at least one letter of recommendation and the contact details (name, e-mail, phone number) for at least one referee.

Selection of candidates is based on qualifications, previous work experience, and personal suitability.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position, 1 year and 9 months. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 211201 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: Daniel Espes, [email protected].

Please submit your application by the 17th of November 2021, UFV-PA 2021/3972.

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Placement: Department of Medical Cell Biology

Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position longer than 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 2021/3973

Last application date: 2021-11-17

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