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Research Assistant – Molecular Biology Department, Umeå University, Sweden – 24 months in the first instance – Full time Salary – Closing date for applications 30-Aug-2020
We are seeking a Research Assistant (Laboratory Engineer) to support a collaborative team of researchers studying the mosquito transmission of malaria parasites in a rodent model. The project is based at forms part of a major effort funded by the European Research Council to systematically identify parasite gene functions in malaria transmission. You will work with different members of the team to provide specialized support for work with our rodent malaria transmission model, including the breeding and dissection of mosquitoes, infection of cultured cells and maintaining parasites in mice and rats. You will also provide general laboratory management. The position at Umeå University is based at Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (http://www.mims.umu.se/), a centre of excellences in partnership with the European Molecular Biology Laboratory.
We expect the successful applicant to hold the equivalent of a European bachelor’s or master’s degree in a biological science and have two or more years of experience in research with a rodent model of disease, as well as proven skills in cell culture and molecular biology techniques. Lab management experience will be important. Experience in rearing mosquitoes for research is desirable.
For more information and to apply, visit our recruitment page: https://www.umu.se/en/work-with-us/open-positions/laboratory-engineer-research-support-for-in-vivo-malaria-model_340177/. Last day to apply is 30 August. For additional information, visit our lab page (https://billkerlab.org), or contact Oliver Billker (oliver.billker@umu.se).
