Post-doc in zebrafish lymphatic development

My research group studies lymphatic vessel formation in zebrafish. Lymphatic vessels are predominately derived from a defined venous vascular network, posing an intruding question of how cells know to form one vasculature from another. The overarching goal of my laboratory is to broaden our understanding of how lymphatic vessels form and establish function and apply this knowledge to the development of new therapeutics. To achieve this my lab will focus on two major areas: (1) Understanding lymphatic specification and (2) Transcriptional control of lymphangiogenesis.

Zebrafish is an excellent model organism that allows studying how these processes happen in real-time in an embryo. Using elegant genetic models, we can dissect the molecular factors that drive organogenesis. The main techniques used in the lab include advanced microscopy, RNA sequencing, and mutant and transgenic line generation. Our research is supported by multiple Swedish funding agencies.

How to apply:

Please apply by sending a short motivation letter (including research interest and career goals), CV, and contact details for references to: kaska.koltowska@igp.uu.se

Application deadline:

1st May 2024