Jobbtitel: Researcher

Arbetsbeskrivning:
The University of Gothenburg tackles society's challenges with diverse knowledge. 37 000 students and 6 000 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract scientists and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future. Researcher Type of employment: Fixed-term employment, 4 months Extent: 100 % Location: Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Gothenburg First day of employment: As agreed Reference number: PAK 2016/1468 The Neurochemistry laboratory at the Department of Neuroscience and Physiology conducts neurochemical research targeted to understand the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease. An important goal is to identify protein changes linked to the pathophysiology, known as biomarkers, and to understand the mechanisms that lead to protein aggregation and processing into fragments, and how these can be linked to disease pathogenesis. Job assignments The position is linked to projects to study the biochemistry behind protein aggregation and processing in Alzheimer's disease and to identify and develop new biochemical markers in cerebrospinal fluid and in plasma/serum. Analytical techniques include expression and purification of recombinant proteins, generation of protein oligomers, analysis of proteins by immunoassays including e.g. the Cobas 6000 instrument, chromatographic techniques incl. different HPLC systems, mass spectrometric analyses, development and validation of novel protein immunoassays. Duties include working with protein chemistry methods, including electrophoresis, HPLC methods for proteins, physicochemical methods of protein aggregation, mass spectrometry, and antibody-based analysis and development of immunassays. Qualifications Qualified for appointment as researcher is a person who has been awarded a PhD degree in protein chemistry, physical chemistry focused on protein aggregation, neurochemistry or have achieved equivalent academic qualifications. In assessing the applicants qualifications great importance will be attached to research experience in the field of Alzheimer's disease, ß-amyloid and tau protein metabolism and protein aggregation. Knowledge and experience in protein chemical and neurochemical methodology as described above is qualifying. Ability to independently process data and write scientific publications is essential, as is the ability to be flexible and able to work independently. Experience of collaborations with other research groups is a merit. Administrative skills will also be considered. For further information please contact: Henrik Zetterberg, Professor +4631-3430142 henrik.zetterberg (at) clinchem.gu.se Kaj Blennow, Professor +4631-3431791 kaj.blennow (at) neuro.gu.se www.neurophys.gu.se Labour union SACO: Catrine Folcker +4631-786 2768 catrine.folcker (at) gu.se OFR/S: Peter Brandt +4631-786 1169 peter.brandt (at) gu.se SEKO: +4631-786 1173 seko (at) gu.se Closing date 2016-09-15 Appointment Procedure Please apply online http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/announcements-in-the-job-application-portal The University of Gothenburg promotes equal opportunities, equality and diversity. Salary is determined on an individual basis. Applications will be destroyed or returned (upon request) two years after the decision of employment has become final. Applications from the employed and from those who appeal the decision will not be returned.

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Jobb kort beskrivning: Life science professionals

Land: Sweden

Område: Västra Götalands län

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