Postdoc in electrochemistry of cellular events

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The Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology conducts high-quality research and education in chemical sciences and molecular life sciences. Our research and education focuses on a deep understanding of chemical and biological processes in cells and in the environment. We are responsible for postgraduate education in the subject area Natural Sciences with a focus on chemistry, biophysics, biology and educational science. In addition, the department hosts educational programs in molecular biology, genomics and systems biology, chemistry, organic chemistry and pharmaceutical chemistry, as well as prescription education. 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. We are located in central premises at Natrium, Medicinareberget,  Gothenburg.

The Ewing group develops and uses analytical chemistry methods to understand how cellular organelles like vesicles, exosomes and stress granules interact to regulate neurotransmission. The group is expert in electrochemistry, STED microscopy, NanoSIMS mass spectrometry imaging and neurochemistry. The division website: https://www.gu.se/kemi-molekylarbiologi/var-forskning/analytisk-fysikalisk-och-oorganisk-kemi.

Duties 

The job assignments mainly include planning, designing and carrying out research which uses electrochemistry at nanoelectrodes for single cell, single vesicle, and single exosome measurements.  This will involve nanoelectrode fabrication and analysis of cellular systems in vitro. It is very possible that the candidate will learn and use both STED super-resolution microscopy and NanoSIMS as complimentary methods. 

Qualifications 

Required education, knowledge and experience, personal qualities – compulsory must

A PhD degree in chemistry or biology and related to the position is required. Experience with electrochemical analysis with small electrodes and in biological systems is required

Merit education, knowledge and experience, personal qualities – should have

Experience with single cell neurochemistry, analysis, or organelle analysis is beneficial.

Employment 

The employment is a fulltime postdoctoral position (100%) during 2 years at the Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology in Gothenburg, Sweden. Starting in January 2025

Contact information for the post 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Andrew Ewing  e-mail: Andrewe@chem.gu.se  phone: +46 761172293

Unions 

Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande 

Application 

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The application must include

• Copy of Diploma, academic records or marks of all coursework – foreign diplomas, academic records must be translated by an authorized translator.
• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• List of three references with contact information.

Applications must be received by: October 24.

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

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