Postdoc fellowship (2 years) at the Department of Molecular Biology – To study the mechanism of mRNA degradation in yeast
A postdoc fellowship is available for a motivated and talented candidate, who would like to advance in mRNA degradation studies and related methodology. In this project we will focus on the function and mechanism of the mRNA decay machinery.
Qualified applicants should have already received a PhD degree not older than 3 years. The candidate should have documented experiences in mRNA degradation (i.e. a published manuscript in the field), strong communication skills as well as good knowledge within the fields of cell biology, biochemistry and microbiology. Experience in RNA is a requirement. Experience in a model organism such as E. coli or S. cerevisiae is a necessity. The candidate must be able to carry out independent scientific research and be able to write scientific reports and publications. Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Emphasis will be placed on personal suitability, organizational skills, collaborative work together with several technology facilities, as well as on genuine enthusiasm for the topic and methodology.
The application should include: a cover letter with personal contact details and summarizing your qualifications motivations, a CV, a publication list and the names and contact details of at least two references.
The fellowship is for 2 years and will be paid to the candidate as a tax-free stipend (20 000 SEK per month). The stipend will be paid directly to the stipendee from the Kempe foundation in Örnsköldsvik.
The application must be submitted electronically and all documents should be included in one single file in PDF format.
For further information about this fellowship please contact: Tracy Nissan (e-mail: tracy.nissan@molbiol.umu.se).
Your complete application, marked with reference number 223-1014-13 should be sent to medel@diarie.umu.se (state the reference number as subject) to arrive June 7, 2013 at the latest.