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Postdoctoral fellow in tumor biology/regenerative medicine : Gothenburg, Sweden

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Postdoctoral fellow in Tumor biology/Regenerative medicine
Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 2 years
Extent: 100 %
Location: Institute of Biomedicine, Göteborg
First day of employment: As agreed
Reference number: PER 2014/364
Sahlgrenska Cancer Center is a newly formed center within the University of Gothenburg with close proximity to Sahlgrenska University hospital in Sweden. The center is part of a strategic research focus on cancer within the Sahlgrenska Academy and consists of an exciting mix of basic and clinical researchers dedicated to multidisciplinary studies of cancer with highly set translational ambitions.
One joint postdoctoral research position is now available in Professor Göran Landberg´s and Associate Professor Anders Ståhlberg’s research groups at the Sahlgrenska Cancer Center. The projects will focus on developing a new method to diagnose cancer that also can be used to evaluate new therapies. The project is part of a larger VINNOVA effort in regenerative medicine, which involves close collaboration with other academic and industrial partners. Within the project, you will work with both experimental models and clinical samples.
Subject area
Tumor biology/Regenerative medicine
Specific subject description
Translational cancer research – cancer stem cells and regenerative medicine. Cancer represents many different diseases with partly contrasting clinical behavior and underlying genetic changes. In order to define new and more effective treatments for cancer and to define subgroups of patients who will benefit from a particular treatment, we need to both improve current diagnosis and develop more relevant models to test different treatment strategies, i.e., personalized medicine. It is now clear that the microenvironment influence tumor cells and their behaviors. Within the project, you will create experimental models directly from clinical samples with different microniches, which can then be used to diagnose other tumors and to examine how specific treatments affect different tumor types. The project is focused on breast cancer, but other tumor types can be used to investigate the interaction between the microenvironment and major tumor properties.
Job assignments
Main duties and responsibilities:
To undertake research activities in connection with the project outlined
To maintain records of research performed
To undertake draft report writing as requested
To prepare material for publication
To present material at research and professional conferences
Eligibility
An achieved doctoral degree is compulsory for a position as postdoctor at Göteborg University. The doctoral thesis shall be in a relevant area according to the specific position stated here. Since a position as postdoctor aims to give new holders of the doctorate the opportunity mainly to strengthen and develop their scholarly proficiency, we aim for those who have a doctoral degree not older than 3 years counting from last date of application.
Assessment
The successful applicants will have a PhD in a relevant subject and strong publication records in peer reviewed journals. Experience in stem and tumor biology and specific methods handling stem and tumor cells are further required.
Qualification and skills required:
Essential: PhD Qualification, publication record in peer reviewed journals, a background in stem cell/tumor biology, hands on experience of cancer stem cell assays as sphere assays, experience of in vitro propagation of primary cells and cell lines, ability to work independently within an agreed framework, willingness to learn new experimental techniques, excellent communication skills on paper and verbally, good organizational skills, ability to work as part of a team
Desirable: Experience in animal model systems, experience of supervising technical staff and student projects, experience in assessment
For further information please contact:
Göran Landberg, Professor
+46 31 786 6736
goran.landberg@gu.se

Anders Ståhlberg, Postdoctoral research fellow
031-342 1000
anders.stahlberg@gu.se
Labour union
OFR/S: Stefan Schedin
+46 31 786 1167
stefan.schedin@socav.gu.se

SACO: Catrine Folcker
+46 31 786 2768
catrine.folcker@gu.se

SEKO: Lennart Olsson
+46 31 786 1173
lennart.olsson@gu.se
Closing date 2014-10-13
Appointment Procedure
Please apply online; www.gu.se/jobs

The application should contain:
- A cover letter giving a brief description of previous research experience, and a motivation to why you are applying
- A CV including a list of publications
- Proof of completed PhD

The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and diversity.

Salary is determined on an individual basis.

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Job details

Employer:University of Gothenburg (GU)

Website:http://www.gu.se

Location:Gothenburg, Sweden

Expires:October 13, 2014

Job type:Postdoctoral

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Unspecified

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