Postdoctoral fellow in endothelial dysfunction in acute critical illness

Organisation/Company

University of Iceland

Department

BioMedical Center

Research Field

Biological sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Iceland

Application Deadline

21 May 2024 – 23:59 (Atlantic/Reykjavik)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow at the BioMedical Center, University of Iceland to characterize endothelial cell phenotypes that accompany hormonal changes in acute critical illness. The endothelium is a single cell layer surrounding the lumen of blood vessels and is involved in hemostasis and the immune response. Endothelial dysfunction or endotheliopathy accompanies multiple diseases of the vasculature, including diabetes, myocardial infarction and stroke, that are leading causes of death. The successful candidate will have a solid foundation in molecular cell biology and an interest in integrative data analysis.

Main tasks

The candicate will lead and execute cell biology and biochemical assay efforts that include siRNA/shRNA, qRT-PCR, western blotting, molecular imaging etc. Due to the multidisciplinary nature of the project, it is possible that the candidate will also lead the integrated analysis efforts of RNAseq, proeomics, metabolomics data an clinical data to decipher mechanisms of endotheliopathy.  

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• PhD in cellular or molecular biology, biochemistry or related fields
• Experience in cell culture and cell based assays
• Demonstratable working knowledge of preparing and analyzing disparate molecular and cellular data.
• Primary author on two or more scientific publications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• The ability to conduct independent scientific investigations.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Additional comments

Wages according to the current collective agreement by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and Félag háskólakennara.

The project is led by Prof. Óttar Rolfssson and the candidate will be part of an international endothelial biology research team based in Reykjavik, Rouen and Copenhagen and may be required to travel between sites to implement and acquire experimental strategies.

The projects primary location is within the vibrant scientific environment at the Biomedical Center at the University of Iceland (http://lifvisindi.hi.is ). The BMC is an official collaboration between research groups working in biomedical molecular life sciences within the University, the University Hospital, Reykjavik University and other research institutions in Iceland. It includes over 70 Principal Investigators and over hundred graduate students and postdocs. Students will belong to the Graduate Program in Molecular Life Sciences, a joint program between research groups within the BMC and will therefore belong to a stimulating interdisciplinary educational program in the field of molecular life sciences. The graduate program will take place in Reykjavík, Iceland, which is a safe, beautiful and a fun place to live and work.

The applicants are expected to start as early as possible but no later than in September 2024. This is a full-time post for a contract of up to 3 years.

Please include the following documents with the application:

• CV
• Cover letter describing how the applicant meets the requirements and how they could contribute to the project (max 1 page).
• Certificate of education.
• Reference letter from at least two previous supervisors/teachers (including information on their relationship to the applicant).
• Applicants are also invited to send PDF of PhD thesis (in any language) and any other relevant publications if available (max 5 documents).

For further details please contact Professor Ottar Rolfsson at [email protected]

Appointments to positions at the University of Iceland are made in consideration of the Equal Rights Policy  of the University of Iceland.

The University of Iceland has a special Language Policy.  https://www.hi.is/haskolinn/malstefna_haskola_islands

The University of Iceland’s School of Health Sciences is at the forefront of health issues in Iceland and plays a key role in the development of the Icelandic health system through the education of health workers. The nation’s leading experts in health sciences are involved in the teaching and research in the field. 

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Iceland

Country

Iceland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://radningarkerfi.orri.is/?s=37356

Contact

City

Reykjavík

Website

http://www.hi.is

Street

Sæmundargata 6

Postal Code

101

E-Mail

[email protected]

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