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Sunday, November 28, 2010

Postdoctoral Position in the Biosynthetic Blood Vessel Project, Sweden

Overview

The overall goal of this project which is funded by Swedish Strategic Foundation for Research, Swedish Research Council and Vinnova is to develop a new generation of biocompatible replacements for blood vessels. Biosynthetic Blood Vessels, BBV, are prepared by innovative technology for production of tubes using controlled fermentation of the nano-cellulose producing bacteria Gluconacetobacter xylinus. Within this program biomaterial scientists work together with biotechnology experts, physicists, chemists, cell biologists, molecular biologists and cardiovascular surgeons. It is a classic example of intra disciplinary research.

Job description

We are offering a post-doc position for one year. The post-doc is expected to work both independently and as member of a project team including both technical staff and students. The candidate should have cell biology and preferentially microbiology as a main interest, have ability to plan and organize the work, and be able to communicate the scientific results through scientific publications.

Required qualifications

Candidates for the position should have a PhD degree in cell biology, knowledge of biomicroscopy and sterile techniques. Excellent English language skills, both verbal and written, are required. Good knowledge in Swedish is also strongly encouraged.


Application procedure

The application shall be written in English and include the following items:

1.An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position
2.Curriculum Vitae including list of publications
3.Two reference persons who can be contacted by Chalmers (describe association with them and give their contact addresses)
4.Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents
The application shall be sent electronically. Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

The documents according to items 1-4 above shall be attached as two pdf-files.

One should contain items 1-3 in the listing of material to be included in the application The other should contain item 4 in the listing of material, and any other appendices.

The files may be compressed (zipped).

If any material is not available electronically or cannot be transferred to pdf format, the material can be sent as a hard copy to Registrar. The applicants name and the reference number (2010/288) must be written on the first page of the application.

Address:
Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg
Sweden

Further information

For further information please contact paul.gatenholm@chalmers.se

Union representatives

•SACO: Jan Lindér
•ST: Marie Wenander
•SEKO: Johan Persson
All reachable via Chalmers exchange: +46 31 772 10 00


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