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With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.The Institute of Biomedicine is involved in both research and education.
In both of these areas, we focus on fundamental knowledge of the living cell – what it consists of, how it works, how its function is directed by the genetic material, and how it interacts with various kinds of micro-organisms.
Using this knowledge, we try to elucidate the causes of diseases, and find new ways to diagnose and treat them.
The Institute is composed of the following four departments:

• The Department of Infectious Diseases
• The Department of Microbiology and Immunology
• The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Cell Biology
• The Department of Laboratory Medicine

At present, the institute has about 340 employees and approximately 450 million SEK in total assets.

We are seeking an Associate Researcher to join our group to explore the mechanisms of microbiota-host mucin interactions.

Duties
The main tasks will involve the growth of anaerobic bacteria and the study of proteins encoded in outer membrane vesicles.
The candidate will collaborate with postdocs in microbiology studies requiring the genetic manipulation of anaerobic bacteria.
Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for in vivo studies aiming to disclose the role of bacterial proteins in microbiota-host interactions.

Qualifications
MsC in a relevant area such as Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Glycobiology, Cell bioloy or related disciplines.
Documented experience in microbiology and in vivo studies in mice models.
Fluency in English.
Great emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s personal suitability for the position, clear interest in the subject area and the ability to work independently and in a team.

Employment
The employment is limited (temporary) for 6 months and full-time with placement at the Institute of Biomedicine.
First day of employment as agreed.

Contact information for the post
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Ana Sofia de Jesus Vaz Luis, e-mail: ana.luis@medkem.gu.se




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
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Applications must be received by: 2024-04-16

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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