Postdoctoral position in vascular biology

A postdoctoral position is available in the group of Taija Mäkinen at the Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology (IGP) at Uppsala University in Sweden.

IGP provides a well-developed infrastructure for advanced molecular sciences. Several prominent vascular biology groups have recently been recruited to the department, creating an inspiring frontline environment for vascular research.

Research in the lab focuses on discovering fundamental mechanisms controlling vascular morphogenesis and functions. The selected candidates will focus on studying organ-specific mechanisms of lymphatic vessel formation by utilising and developing advanced mouse genetic tools and cell and molecular biology techniques (e.g. single cell RNA sequencing, flow cytometry, confocal, light-sheet and super-resolution microscopy). Available projects include: 1) identification and functional characterisation of vascular-bed specific genes, and 2) functional characterisation of tissue-specific lymphatic endothelial progenitor cells.

Qualifications needed:

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a PhD in a relevant area and a proven track record of successful scientific work. Strong background in molecular/cell biology, mouse genetics and/or imaging is required.

Selected recent publications:

Zhang et al, Nat Commun 2018;  Frye et al, Nat Commun 2018;  Zhang et al, Development 2018;  Wang et al, Development 2017;  Martina-Almedina et al, J Clin Invest 2016;  Martinez-Corral et al, Circ Res 2015;  Stanczuk et al, Cell Rep 2015; Tatin et al, Dev Cell 2013;  Lutter et al, J Cell Biol 2012;  Bazigou et al, J Clin Invest 2011

How to apply:

Please send you CV together with the names of three references and a short description of yourself and the motivation to join the group to: taija.makinen[at]igp.uu.se

For more information see: www.makinenlab.com

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