I am a staff scientist at Physiological Botany / UPSC (37%), union representative for Saco-S (30%) and main work environment representatives (HAMO, 33%) at Umeå University.
- I am a staff scientist at Plant Physiology/UPSC where I work with:
1. Work environment issues as a work environment representative. I am also involved in organizing this work so that we comply with work environment regulations and other important laws in the area.
2. Organization and purchasing for laboratory activities where I and my close colleagues make sure that equipment is available and works, that there is order in the labs, that those who work in the labs are safe, that consumables are available and that chemicals are handled correctly.
3. Workplace representative at Physiological Botany for SACO-s.
- I am a union representative for Saco-S and work there mainly with work environment issues and collaboration at the Faculty of Social Sciences.
- I am one of three main work environment representatives (HAMO) at Umeå University.
Background
I have a PhD and have worked with microscopy throughout my research time from the second commercial confocal microscope that came out until today with much more advanced systems. During my years at UPSC, I have given introductions to everyone who uses confocal microscopes, handled technical service and been highly involved in the purchase of new systems.
I have a broad background in molecular biology and have worked with interaction between mammalian cells and bacteria, biofilm of dental bacteria and with polarity and cell division in plant cells.
Most recently, I have started working with work environment issues and union work to ensure a good work environment in the workplace and that employment is done in a correct way.
Education and work
Staff scientist (formerly Senior Research Engineer) at Plant Physiology, Umeå University/Umeå Plant Science Center (2009-)
Post-doc vid Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indiana, USA (2004-2008)
Doctoral education at the Department of Molecular Biology at Umeå University (1999-2004)
Master's degree in Molecular Biology at Umeå University (1993-1998)
Nature and environmental conservation at Öland Folk High School (1992-1993)
Upper secondary school: Technical programme with a focus on chemistry at Strömbackaskolan in Piteå (1990-1992)