{"data":{"id":212714,"slug":"forskare-inom-infektionsbiologi","type":"job","title":"Researcher in Infectious Biology","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, but has clear connections and relevance to 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\nProject Background\nInfections transmitted by mosquitoes and ticks are becoming increasingly common globally. The factors that enable the introduction, adaptation, establishment, and spread of vector-borne viruses and bacteria in new regions are largely unknown. Furthermore, research on vector-borne infections in temperate regions is underrepresented.\n\nOur research group, Lundkvist, \u00c5ke \u2013 Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology \u2013 Uppsala University, is interested in understanding how disease transmission via ticks and mosquitoes in northern countries is affected by climate change. We use molecular, virological, and bacterial techniques and models (e.g., PCR, sequencing, cell culture, various immunological methods, and live mosquitoes) to investigate which abiotic and biotic factors govern the spread and establishment of mosquitoes and ticks and the viruses and bacteria they transmit.\n\nProject Description and Responsibilities\nThe researcher will work on biological and ecological questions regarding vector-borne infections together with others in the research group. The work also involves regularly presenting the work in group meetings, seminars, and international conferences. Our research group focuses on understanding how disease transmission via ticks and mosquitoes in northern countries is affected by climate change. The group has developed several methods to study these mechanisms and has access to its own biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory and a unique vector laboratory.\n\nQualification Requirements\nA PhD with a background in infectious and vector biology with an interest in multidisciplinary research. Documented experience in infectious biology, particularly work with tick-borne pathogens, and extensive experience working in a biosafety level 3 laboratory is required. We are looking for a highly motivated, well-organized, driven, and enthusiastic person who is interested in our research area and ready to explore new directions in science. The candidate should have a high degree of independence but also needs to be able to collaborate smoothly and function productively in a team. Excellent English language skills are required (written and oral). We place great importance on personal suitability and are looking for a highly creative and motivated colleague who appreciates working in a team.\n\nSelection Criteria\nWhen selecting among qualified applicants, particular weight will be given to scientific proficiency. The University will primarily consider in this recruitment the person who, after a comprehensive assessment of documented qualifications, competence, and proficiency, is deemed to have the best prerequisites to carry out and develop the current work tasks and contribute to positive development of the activities.\n\nAbout the Position\nThe position is time-limited for one year. Full-time. Start date by agreement. Location: Uppsala.\n\nInformation about the position is provided by: Professor \u00c5ke Lundkvist, ake.lundkvist@imbim.uu.se.\n\nWelcome to submit your application by September 30, 2026. UFV-PA 2026\/2722\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 in order 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\nRead more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University\nhttps:\/\/uu.se\/om-uu\/jobba-hos-oss\/\n\nThe position may be subject to security vetting. Security vetting is a prerequisite for employment, and applicants must be approved.\n\nWe decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.\n\nApplications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.\n\nTrade union representatives: Saco-S - saco-s@uu.se, Seko - seko@uadm.uu.se, ST (OFR\/S) - ofr@uu.se\n\nOpen to All\nWe focus on your competence, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace according to your needs.","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Forskare inom infektionsbiologi","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\nProjektets bakgrund \nInfektioner som sprids via myggor och f\u00e4stingar blir allt vanligare globalt. De faktorer som m\u00f6jligg\u00f6r introduktion, anpassning, etablering och utbredning av vektorburna virus och bakterier i nya regioner \u00e4r i stort sett ok\u00e4nda. Dessutom \u00e4r forskning p\u00e5 vektorburna infektioner i tempererade regioner underrepresenterad.\nV\u00e5r forskargrupp, Lundkvist, \u00c5ke \u2013 Institutionen f\u00f6r medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi \u2013 Uppsala universitet, \u00e4r intresserad av att f\u00f6rst\u00e5 hur smittspridningen via f\u00e4stingar och mygg i nordligare l\u00e4nder p\u00e5verkas av klimatf\u00f6r\u00e4ndringar. Vi anv\u00e4nder molekyl\u00e4ra, virologiska och bakteriella tekniker och modeller (t.ex. PCR, sekvensering, cellodling, olika immunologiska metoder och levande myggor) f\u00f6r att unders\u00f6ka vilka abiotiska och biotiska faktorer som styr utbredningen och etableringen av myggor och f\u00e4stingar och de virus och bakterier som de sprider.\nProjektbeskrivning och arbetsuppgifter \nForskaren kommer att arbeta med biologiska\/ekologiska fr\u00e5gor om vektorburna infektioner tillsammans med andra i forskargruppen. Arbetet inneb\u00e4r \u00e4ven att regelbundet presentera arbetet i gruppm\u00f6ten, seminarier och internationella konferenser. V\u00e5r forskargrupp fokuserar p\u00e5 att f\u00f6rst\u00e5 hur smittspridningen via f\u00e4stingar och mygg i nordligare l\u00e4nder p\u00e5verkas av klimatf\u00f6r\u00e4ndringar. Gruppen har utvecklat flera metoder f\u00f6r att studera dessa mekanismer samt har tillg\u00e5ng till ett eget riskklass 3- (BSL-3) och ett unikt vektorlaboratorium.\nKvalifikationskrav\nDoktorsexamen med bakgrund inom infektions- och vektorbiologi med intresse f\u00f6r multidisciplin\u00e4r forskning. Dokumenterad erfarenhet av infektionsbiologi, speciellt arbete med f\u00e4stingburna patogener, samt en gedigen erfarenhet av arbete i riskklass 3 laboratorium \u00e4r ett krav. Vi s\u00f6ker en mycket motiverad, v\u00e4lorganiserad, driven och entusiastisk person som \u00e4r intresserad av v\u00e5rt forskningsomr\u00e5de och som \u00e4r redo att utforska nya v\u00e4gar inom vetenskapen. Kandidaten ska ha en h\u00f6g grad av sj\u00e4lvst\u00e4ndighet men beh\u00f6ver ocks\u00e5 kunna samarbeta smidigt och fungera produktivt i team. Mycket goda kunskaper i engelska \u00e4r ett krav (skriftligt och muntligt). Vi l\u00e4gger stor vikt vid personlig l\u00e4mplighet och s\u00f6ker en mycket kreativ och motiverad medarbetare som uppskattar att arbeta i team.\nBed\u00f6mningsgrunder\nVid urval bland beh\u00f6riga s\u00f6kande kommer s\u00e4rskild vikt att f\u00e4stas vid vetenskaplig skicklighet. Universitetet kommer i denna rekrytering fr\u00e4mst att beakta den som efter en helhetsbed\u00f6mning av dokumenterade meriter, kompetens och skicklighet bed\u00f6ms ha de b\u00e4sta f\u00f6ruts\u00e4ttningarna att genomf\u00f6ra och utveckla aktuella arbetsuppgifter och bidra till en positiv utveckling av verksamheten.\nOm anst\u00e4llningen \nAnst\u00e4llningen \u00e4r tidsbegr\u00e4nsad i ett \u00e5r. Omfattningen \u00e4r heltid. Tilltr\u00e4de enligt \u00f6verenskommelse. Placeringsort: Uppsala.\nUpplysningarom anst\u00e4llningen l\u00e4mnas av: Professor \u00c5ke Lundkvist, ake.lundkvist@imbim.uu.se.\nV\u00e4lkommenmed din ans\u00f6kan senast den 30 september 2026.\u00a0UFV-PA 2026\/2722\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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