{"data":{"id":160211,"slug":"doktorandplats-i-mikrobiologi","type":"job","title":"Doctoral Position in Microbiology","description":"The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology (IMBIM) at Uppsala University is a broad international environment for research and teaching. At IMBIM, basic research is conducted in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, tumor biology, comparative genetics, functional genomics, immunology, bacteriology, and virology. The department's research is primarily fundamental in nature, but has clear connections and significance for health and disease in both animals and humans. A more detailed description can be found at Research \u2013 Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology \u2013 Uppsala University\n\nWe are seeking a highly motivated person with a strong interest in pursuing doctoral studies in medical microbiology. Expected start date is autumn 2026 or by agreement.\n\nProject Summary\nThe research groups that the candidate will join focus on mechanisms of plasmid copy number variation in bacteria, with a strong emphasis on infection biology and the evolution of antibiotic resistance. Plasmids play a central role in the spread of antimicrobial resistance between different bacterial species and environments. The project aims to determine how variations in plasmid copy number affect resistance development and horizontal gene transfer. To achieve these goals, the successful candidate will have access to a large collection of genetically well-characterized microorganisms, advanced methods, and an interactive and stimulating work environment.\n\nDuties\nThe primary responsibility of a doctoral student is to pursue doctoral training, which includes both participation in research projects and doctoral training courses. Work duties may also include teaching and other departmental work, but no more than 20% of working time.\n\nQualification Requirements\nTo be eligible for doctoral education, you must have\ncompleted a degree at advanced level with a focus on genetics, microbiology, evolutionary biology, or a related field, or\ncompleted at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level including an independent project of at least 15 higher education credits, or\nacquired equivalent knowledge in some other way.\n\nWe are looking for a candidate with laboratory experience in cell and molecular biology and microbiology. Experience in bacterial genetics is a requirement. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required. The candidate's personal qualities such as collaboration and communication skills, as well as analytical ability, will be considered. The candidate is expected to take own initiative as well as collaborate with national and international colleagues both within and outside the group.\n\nDesired\/Meritorious Qualifications\nExperience in bioinformatics and statistics is highly meritorious.\n\nRegulations for doctoral students can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance 5 chap \u00a7\u00a7 1-7 and in the university's rules and guidelines.\n\nAbout the Position\nThe position is time-limited, according to HF 5 chap \u00a7 7. Full-time. Start date as soon as possible or by agreement. Work location: Uppsala\n\nInformation about the position is provided by: University Lecturer Helen Wang, helen.wang@imbim.uu.se, Professor Dan I Andersson, dan.andersson@imbim.uu.se\n\nWelcome to submit your application no later than September 21, 2026, UFV-PA 2026\/2474.\n\nUppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who with curiosity and commitment make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces.\n\nLearn more about our benefits and what it's like to work at Uppsala University\nhttps:\/\/uu.se\/om-uu\/jobba-hos-oss\/\n\nThe employment may be subject to security vetting. In the case of security vetting, a condition for employment is that the applicant is approved.\n\nWe decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.\n\nApplications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system.\n\nLabor representatives: Saco-S - saco-s@uu.se, Seko - seko@uadm.uu.se, ST (OFR\/S) - ofr@uu.se\n\nOpen to Everyone\nWe focus on your skills, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace according to your needs.","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Doktorandplats i mikrobiologi","description_original":"Institutionen f\u00f6r medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi (IMBIM) vid Uppsala universitet utg\u00f6r en bred internationell milj\u00f6 f\u00f6r forskning och undervisning. Vid IMBIM bedrivs grundforskning inom biokemi, cell- och molekyl\u00e4rbiologi, tum\u00f6rbiologi, j\u00e4mf\u00f6rande genetik, funktionell genomik, immunologi, bakteriologi, och virologi. Institutionens forskning \u00e4r huvudsakligen grundl\u00e4ggande, men har i sin till\u00e4mpning tydlig koppling och betydelse f\u00f6r h\u00e4lsa och sjukdom hos s\u00e5v\u00e4l djur som m\u00e4nniskor. En n\u00e4rmare beskrivning finns p\u00e5 Forskning \u2013 Institutionen f\u00f6r medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi \u2013 Uppsala universitet\nVi s\u00f6ker en mycket motiverad person med ett stort intresse av att doktorera inom medicinsk mikrobiologi. F\u00f6rv\u00e4ntat startdatum \u00e4r h\u00f6sten 2026 eller enligt \u00f6verenskommelse.\nProjektsammanfattning\nForskargrupperna som kandidaten kommer att ansluta sig till fokuserar p\u00e5 mekanismer f\u00f6r plasmidkopievariation i bakterier, med ett starkt fokus p\u00e5 infektionsbiologi och evolution av antibiotikaresistens. Plasmider spelar en central roll i spridningen av antimikrobiell resistens mellan olika bakteriearter och milj\u00f6er. Projektet syftar till att fastst\u00e4lla hur variationer i plasmidkopietal p\u00e5verkar resistensutveckling och horisontell gen\u00f6verf\u00f6ring. F\u00f6r att n\u00e5 dessa m\u00e5l kommer den framg\u00e5ngsrika kandidaten att ha tillg\u00e5ng till en stor samling av genetiskt v\u00e4lkarakteriserade mikroorganismer, avancerade metoder och en interaktiv och stimulerande arbetsmilj\u00f6.\nArbetsuppgifter\nHuvuduppgiften f\u00f6r en doktorand \u00e4r att \u00e4gna sig \u00e5t sin forskarutbildning vilket innefattar s\u00e5v\u00e4l deltagande i forskningsprojekt som forskarutbildningskurser. I arbetsuppgifterna kan det \u00e4ven ing\u00e5 undervisning och annat institutionsarbete, dock max 20% av arbetstiden.\nKvalifikationskrav\nBeh\u00f6rig till utbildning p\u00e5 forskarniv\u00e5 \u00e4r den som har\navlagt examen p\u00e5 avancerad niv\u00e5 med fokus p\u00e5 genetik, mikrobiologi, evolutionsbiologi eller ett relaterat f\u00e4lt eller\nfullgjort minst 240 h\u00f6gskolepo\u00e4ng, varav minst 60 h\u00f6gskolepo\u00e4ng p\u00e5 avancerad niv\u00e5 inklusive ett sj\u00e4lvst\u00e4ndigt arbete om minst 15 h\u00f6gskolepo\u00e4ng, eller\np\u00e5 n\u00e5got annat s\u00e4tt f\u00f6rv\u00e4rvat i huvudsak motsvarande kunskaper.\n\nVi letar efter en kandidat med laboratorieerfarenhet inom cell- och molekyl\u00e4rbiologi och mikrobiologi. Erfarenhet av bakteriell genetik \u00e4r ett krav. Mycket god muntlig och skriftlig kommunikationsf\u00f6rm\u00e5ga p\u00e5 engelska kr\u00e4vs. Kandidatens personliga egenskaper s\u00e5 som samverkan och kommunikationsf\u00f6rm\u00e5ga samt analytisk f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga kommer att beaktas. Kandidaten f\u00f6rv\u00e4ntas ta egna initiativ s\u00e5v\u00e4l som att samarbeta med nationella och internationella kollegor b\u00e5de inom och utanf\u00f6r gruppen.\n\u00d6nskv\u00e4rt\/meriterande i \u00f6vrigt\nErfarenhet av bioinformatik och statistik \u00e4r starkt meriterande.\nBest\u00e4mmelser f\u00f6r doktorander \u00e5terfinns i H\u00f6gskolef\u00f6rordningen 5 kap \u00a7\u00a7 1-7 samt i universitetets regler och riktlinjer.\nOm anst\u00e4llningen\nAnst\u00e4llningen \u00e4r tidsbegr\u00e4nsad, enligt HF 5 kap \u00a7 7. Omfattningen \u00e4r heltid. Tilltr\u00e4de snarast eller enligt \u00f6verenskommelse. Placeringsort: Uppsala\nUpplysningar\u00a0om anst\u00e4llningen l\u00e4mnas av: Universitetslektor Helen Wang, helen.wang@imbim.uu.se, Professor Dan I Andersson, dan.andersson@imbim.uu.se\nV\u00e4lkommen med din ans\u00f6kan senast den 21 September 2026, UFV-PA 2026\/2474.\nUppsala universitet \u00e4r ett brett forskningsuniversitet med stark internationell st\u00e4llning. Det yttersta m\u00e5let \u00e4r att bedriva utbildning och forskning av h\u00f6gsta kvalitet och relevans f\u00f6r att g\u00f6ra skillnad i samh\u00e4llet. V\u00e5r viktigaste tillg\u00e5ng \u00e4r alla 7 500 anst\u00e4llda och 53 000 studenter som med nyfikenhet och engagemang g\u00f6r Uppsala universitet till en av landets mest sp\u00e4nnande arbetsplatser.\nL\u00e4s mer om v\u00e5ra f\u00f6rm\u00e5ner och hur det \u00e4r att jobba inom Uppsala universitet\nhttps:\/\/uu.se\/om-uu\/jobba-hos-oss\/\nAnst\u00e4llningen kan komma att s\u00e4kerhetspr\u00f6vas. Vid s\u00e4kerhetspr\u00f6vning \u00e4r en f\u00f6ruts\u00e4ttning f\u00f6r anst\u00e4llning att s\u00f6kande blir godk\u00e4nd.\nVi undanber oss erbjudanden om rekryterings- och annonseringshj\u00e4lp.\nAns\u00f6kan tas emot i Uppsala universitets rekryteringssystem.\nFackliga f\u00f6retr\u00e4dare: Saco-S - saco-s@uu.se, Seko - seko@uadm.uu.se, ST (OFR\/S) - ofr@uu.se\n\n\u00d6ppen f\u00f6r alla\nVi fokuserar p\u00e5 din kompetens, inte dina \u00f6vriga f\u00f6ruts\u00e4ttningar. 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