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Description

The Staff Scientist position is located in Anders Olofsson's research group at Umeå University, within the Department of Clinical Microbiology. The research focuses on metabolomics in relation to amyloid diseases.

Our research integrates methods from molecular biology, cell biology, and advanced metabolite analyses to elucidate the disease mechanisms behind neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR).

Responsibilities

The Staff Scientist position involves supporting ongoing research projects in Olofsson's group, with a particular focus on identifying disease mechanisms through advanced metabolic analyses.

The work specifically includes:

• Metabolic and enzymatic modeling
• Kinetic analysis and analysis of biochemical pathways
• Studies of metabolic signaling molecules and data integration, particularly the interaction between transcriptomics and metabolomics

The position also includes:

• Analysis of large-scale datasets within metabolomics, proteomics, and genomics
• Investigation of metabolic pathways to understand disease mechanisms
• Development of metabolic and analytical models
• Participation in protein purification and assay development in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems
• Contribution to scientific publications
• Supervision and training of researchers and doctoral students
• Collaboration with related research projects, including data analysis and statistical modeling

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• PhD (or equivalent foreign degree) in biotechnology with a strong focus on metabolomics
• The degree must be completed at the time of employment

Desirable:

• Postdoctoral experience in metabolomics

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Extensive experience in advanced data analysis and statistical modeling
• Technical competence in mass spectrometry data
• Experience with large-scale omics studies
• Good knowledge of metabolism and biochemical processes
• Ability to work both independently and in teams

The position also requires:

• Ability to independently plan experiments
• Develop methods
• Perform analyses, interpret, and present results

Other requirements:

• Fluency in English, both spoken and written
• Strong motivation for research
• Good communication skills in interdisciplinary environments

The following qualifications are particularly desirable:

• Experience with mass spectrometry-based metabolomics
• Strong background in statistical model development
• In-depth knowledge of metabolism, enzyme kinetics, and characterization
• Experience with amyloid diseases
• Practical experience in molecular biology and cell biology
• Experience presenting at international conferences

Conditions

• Fixed-term employment (1 year)
• Start date by agreement

Application

The application should include:

• Cover letter (max 1 A4 page) describing qualifications and motivation (in English)
• CV including publication list
• Verified copies of PhD and other relevant degrees
• Copies of the two most relevant publications
• Contact details for at least two references
• Other relevant information

Apply electronically via Varbi by 2026-06-10.

For more information, contact:

[email protected]

We look forward to receiving your application!

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