Postdoctoral scholarship in biochemistry

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden

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Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry https://www.slu.se/en/departments/anatomy-physiology-biochemistry/ develops knowledge and teach on the common domestic animal’s anatomy and physiology. We work with livestock animals, sports- and accompanying animals as well as experimental animals, wildlife, insects and spiders. We teach the basic subject’s anatomy, histology, physiology and biochemistry on all educational programs at the faculty. We perform research and doctoral education within fields that stretch from molecular and cellular mechanisms to the form and function of the whole animal, as well as how animals are affected by physical labour, production, stress, diseases, management and environmental factors. We are situated in VHC, SLU Uppsala and are about 50 employees.

The research group in protein biochemistry consists of a professor and a doctoral student working at SLU, as well as a doctoral student, three postdocs, two technicians and a researcher working at Karolinska Institutet. We work with spider silk biology, protein biochemistry, artificial spider silk and tissue engineering, see our website https://www.slu.se/cv/anna-rising/

We are looking for a candidate for a postdoctoral scholarship in studies of spider silk spinning and generation of artificial silk. We will fix, section and run spatial transcriptomics on spiders, analyze the results and possibly produce and characterize the proteins that are potentially important for fiber formation, as well as spin and analyze fibers made from these proteins. Previous experience in similar bioinformatics analyzes and experience in histology or protein biochemistry and recombinant protein production and purification is an advantage.


Qualifications:

The applicant must not have a current or prior employment at SLU.

Eligible to apply is the person who has completed a doctoral degree no more than three years before the end of the application period.

Doctoral degree should be in the area bioinformatics, molecular biology, biochemistry or similar.

Fluent English in speech and writing is a requirement.

Personal characteristics and suitability will be given high priority, such as positive attitude and genuine interest in research.


Place of work:

Ultuna, Uppsala


Form of employment:

No employment. 12 months scholarship from Olle Engkvists Foundation with possibility of prolongation for another 6 months.


Extent:

Full time


Starting date:

According to agreement.


Application:

Applicants should submit the following three documents:

1) CV including contact information, a list of publications and names and contact information for at least two references familiar with the applicant and their qualifications.

2) Cover letter describing previous and ongoing research and a motivation for the applicant’s relevance to the scholarship. Optionally, preliminary research ideas. (Max two A4-pages.)

3) Copies of transcripts of academic records or a link to/copy of doctoral thesis.

We welcome your application no later than 2021-10-20, use the button below.


Academic union representatives:

https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/


The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) develops the understanding and sustainable use and management of biological natural resources. The university ranks well internationally within its subject areas. SLU is a research-intensive university that also offers unique degree programmes in for example rural development and natural resource management, environmental economics, animal science and landscape architecture.

SLU has just over 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and a turnover of SEK 3 billion. The university has invested heavily in a modern, attractive environment on its campuses in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala.

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SLU is an equal opportunity employer.

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