Researcher in nanoelectrodes for intracellular

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The Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology conducts high-quality research and education in the areas of chemical sciences and molecular life sciences. Our research and education focus on a deep understanding of chemical and biological processes in cells and the environment. The Department is an international environment with interdisciplinary collaborations in both research and education, and contributes strongly to the University of Gothenburg's top ranking in life science. The Department has around 200 employees. Our premises are located in the centre of Gothenburg. In August 2023, we will move to Natrium, a new building for natural and life sciences with modern teaching and research facilities on Campus Medicinareberget.

The Ewing group consists of about 15 postdoctoral researchers, PhD students and researchers. We work closely with the Fletcher and Phan groups at Gothenburg University as well as the Malmberg group at Chalmers and collaborators at AstraZeneca. The group is pushing the limits of measurement science through the development of cutting edge instrumentation and application of new technologies to measurements in biological systems.More information can be found here. http://www2.chem.gu.se/ac/ewing/  

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The researcher will work on projects related to nerve cells. The goal will be to develop nanoelectrochemical sensors to discriminate and quantify the contents of the subvesicular halo and dense core of neurotransmitter vesicles, as well as to spatially discriminate reactive oxygen species in stress granules. This work will use a new discovery in our laboratory. The research will attempt to place a certain kind of ion (a chaotropic anion) in a carbon nanopipette electrode to alter molecular transport and allow measurement of subvesicular transmitter in living cells. The project will be to plan and execute research in this area. 

Required education, knowledge and experience, personal qualities ; The position requires a PhD with experience with living cells, cell culture, nanosensors and intracellular analysis via electrochemistry. The position is for one year only so this knowledge and experience is required to begin rapidly.

merit: Experience with various kinds of electrodes and electrode techniques for nanoelectrochemistry is a merit.

Is a fixed term during 360 days, full time at the Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact professor Andrew Ewing, e-mail.

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The application shall include: a CV and motivation letter, both in English, proof of the PhD degree as well as names and contract information (email) of three potential references.

Applications must be received by: 2023-02-0

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