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Postdoctoral position in muscle biology

Posted by , on 18 October 2016

Closing Date: 15 March 2021

Postdoctoral position in muscle biology

At the Dept of Clinical Sciences, Umeå University, Sweden

Project description:

The selected candidate will work within the research project ”The molecular portfolio of the extraocular muscles”, led by Professor Fatima Pedrosa Domellöf at the Departments of Clinical Sciences at Umeå University, Sweden. The actual research project explores i) how the extraocular muscles adapt to strabismus surgery and ii) the importance of the unique properties of these muscles for their resistance against neuromuscular diseases. The candidate will mostly work with the development and evaluation of zebra fish models, microarrays and different types of imaging techniques such as immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy.

Qualifications:

The candidate must have a doctoral degree / have defended a PhD thesis. The candidate must have solid knowledge of muscle biology and experience of work with zebra fish and/ or microarrays. The applicant must be fluent in English both orally and in writings.

The application must contain:

  1. A short cover letter (about one A4 page) with description of the applicant’s research experience, research interests and motivation for the application.
  2. Curriculum Vitae including all relevant degrees with certifications, technical expertise, previous employments, publication list, as well as names and contact information of two references.

For more information, contact Professor Fatima Pedrosa Domellöf, Department of Clinical Sciences, Ophthalmology, Umeå University, e-mail: fatima.pedrosa-domellof@umu.se; 901 85 Umeå, Sweden.

The position is for two years. Start date December 2016.

Applicants have to apply using our E-recruitment system MyNetwork Pro and must be received by 2016-11-08 at latest. Ref code AN 2.2.1-1319-16

https://umu.mynetworkglobal.com/en/what:job/jobID:117355/where:1/

You’re welcome with your Application!

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