Uppsala University hereby declares the following positions to be open for application:

Researcher at post-doc level in diabetes research

within the strategic research consortium EXODIAB. Full time position during two year. Starting date as soon as possible.

The position holder will perform research work under the supervision of a group leader associated with the strategic research consortium EXODIAB (Excellence of diabetes research in Sweden). The position can be based at any department within Uppsala University where the supervisor is affiliated.  Applications are welcome also from candidates that do not already work within an EXODIAB-related project.

Project description: The overall aim of EXODIAB is to develop tools for prevention and successful treatment of diabetes by defining the molecular events that lead to the different subtypes of diabetes. Achievement of these ambitious goals requires a broad multidisciplinary approach. The present position is open for clinical as well as experimental diabetes research projects that address questions related to the overall aims of EXODIAB. A detailed description of this consortium can be found at the Swedish Research Council web site: http://www.vr.se/franvetenskapsradet/nyheter/nyhetsarkiv/nyheter2009/nyheter2009/rekommendationtillfinansieringavstrategiskaforskningsomradennuklar/inkomnaansokningarinomutlysningavstrategiskaforskningsomraden.4.72e6b52e1211cd0bba8800016256.html
 
Qualifications: The applicant should have a PhD in a relevant area. Particular emphasis is given to scientific excellence in the subject field. Prior experience of diabetes research is a merit. It will be considered advantageous if the application concerns a project involving collaboration between diabetes researchers within Uppsala or between Uppsala and Lund Universities. The application should contain a proposal of a project that can be performed within EXODIAB. Emphasis will be put on personal ability and interpersonal skills.

Salary: According to individual qualifications. Please indicate salary claims in the application.

Application:Applications should contain curriculum vitae, including list of scientific publications of the candidate, a plan for the proposed research project (maximum 2 pages). If possible, the application should also contain the name, address, telephone number and e-mail to the project supervisor.

Contacts: EXODIAB steering committee at Uppsala University: Professor Bryndis Birnir, Department of Neuroscience, Uppsala University, Biomedical Centre, Box 593, 75124 Uppsala. Phone: 018-4714622; E-mail: bryndis.birnir@neuro.uu.se. Professor Olle Korsgren, Department of Clinical Immunology, Rudbeck Laboratory, Uppsala University Hospital, 751 85 Uppsala. Phone: 018-6114187; E-mail: olle.korsgren@klinimm.uu.se.Associate Professor Anders Tengholm, Department of Medical Cell Biology, Uppsala University, Biomedical Centre, Box 571, 75123 Uppsala. Phone: 018-4714481; E-mail: anders.tengholm@mcb.uu.se. Union representatives are Anders Grundström, Saco, phone +46-(0)18-471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, phone +46-(0)18-471 1996, and Stefan Djurström, Seko, phone +46-(0)18-471 3315

You are welcome to submit your application no later than 1 March, 2012, UFV-PA 2012/125. Use the link below to access the application form

Researcher at post-doc level in diabetes research