Postdoctor in Microbiology

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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.

Beidong Liu group is focused on deciphering mechanisms underlying the formation of membraneless originals andtheir roles in aging and aging-related diseases by developing and applying novel high-content screening techniques using yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) as a model system https://www.gu.se/en/about/find-staff/liubeidong 

Duties 

1, Design and perform genome-wide imaging-based screens using yeast as a model system

2, Confirmation and analysis of hits using bioinformatics tools

3, In-depth analysis of results using cell and molecular biology approaches

4, Write manuscript and communicate results to the scientific community

Qualifications 

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

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in molecular, cellular, or developmental biology, biochemistry, microbiology or relevant fields. Basic knowledge and experience of molecular and cell biology laboratory techniques is required. Excellent writing and presentation skills are also required.

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

Experience with in yeast culture, protein and mRNA quantification, transcriptomics, proteomics, epigenetics and bioinformatics will be an advantage. Experience in yeast high content screening design is a merit.  Work experience in yeast genome-wide imaging screening and mammalian high content imaging based screening is also a merit.

Employment 

Is a fixed term, fulltime, 100% during 2 years.

Contact information for the post 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact 

Beidong Liu, e-mail: beidong.liu@cmb.gu.se 

phone: 0046317862584

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 

To apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to create an account in our recruitment system. Submit your application via the University of Gothenburg’s recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is complete as per the vacancy notice, and that the University receives it by the final application deadline. 

The application must include:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Copy of Diploma, academic records or marks of all coursework
• References

Applications must be received by: 2024-07-10

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.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

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