Post-doc Scholarship in Early Eye Development
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Closing Date: 15 March 2021
Postdoc scholarship in Early Eye Development
at Umeå Centre for Molecular Medicine in the research group of Professor Lena Gunhaga
Umeå Centre for Molecular Medicine (UCMM) (www.ucmm.umu.se) is an interdisciplinary research centre with several research groups that study areas of biological and medical relevance. Localized in a tight environment of diverse biomedical laboratories, UCMM forms a creative and interactive unit for cutting edge biomedical research.
The scholarship is for 1 year with the possibility for extension.
Starting date: As soon as possible
Project description
The main focus is to understand the molecular mechanisms that control the early development of retina, RPE and lens cells, and the molecular interactions coordinating the development of these cell types in relation to their surroundings. The project will include both in vitro and in vivo eye developmental assays, in order to determine the individual roles of different signaling molecules involved in the early development of the eye. The applicant will use functional experiments such as cell and tissue cultures, as well as chick in ovo electroporations and analysing relevant mice mutants. The studies involve common developmental and molecular biology methods like; immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, and statistical analyses and image preparations.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should be PhDs with a background in molecular or developmental biology, and passed an animal research course. A thorough theoretical and practical grounding in molecular and cell biology is a prerequisite. Practical experience with vertebrate embryonic model systems, molecular and cell biology methods and live imaging is an advantage. The applicant should be proficient in written and spoken English, and have good computer skills (Word, Photoshop, Excel). Of importance are also good organizational, independence, cooperation and problem solving skills.
Other qualifications
An international postdoctoral training in the field of Molecular Biology or Developmental Biology is a merit.
Applications that are submitted electronically should consist of a single document in Word or PDF format and include the following information;
1) The applicants research interest, experience and suitability for the scholarship (max 1 page).
2) Methods that the applicant master (max 1 page).
3) Curriculum Vitae of the applicant including publication list.
4) Names and contact information of 2 referees, and stated professional
relationship with the applicant (max 1 page).
Your complete application marked with reference number FS 2.1.6-1047-15, should be sent to medel@diarie.umu.se to be received by 14 of August, 2015, at the latest.
We look forward to receiving your application!
For further information please contact: Professor Lena Gunhaga, 090-785 44 35, lena.gunhaga@umu.se