{"data":{"id":175682,"slug":"forskningsassistent-i-rna-dynamik-med-fokus-pa-mikrorna","type":"job","title":"Research Assistant in RNA Dynamics with Focus on microRNA","description":"Please note that this is a shortened version of the job posting. To view the full posting, please click \"Apply here\" or visit Uppsala University's website: https:\/\/uu.se\/jobb\/\nThe 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 basic science, but has clear connections and significance for health and disease in both animals and humans. More information can be found at Research \u2013 Department of Medical Biochemistry and Microbiology \u2013 Uppsala University\n\nProject Description\nThe holder of this position will work in a research group at Uppsala University, primarily on a project that requires experience in advanced structural biology and biophysics.\n\nDuties\nThe project will involve investigating how molecular movement in microRNA regulates their function and how we can ultimately manipulate it with small molecules that will become therapeutics. Investigations will be conducted using advanced NMR experiments and SHAPE on RNA molecules. The person will produce RNA samples using solid-phase synthesis or in vitro transcription, purify them, and then measure and determine the RNA structure and dynamics using NMR, SHAPE, and other biophysical methods.\n\nQualifications\nMaster's degree in biochemistry or biophysics. Documented laboratory experience in structural biology and biophysics, sequencing, or knowledge of NMR, and experience with RNA handling. Strong proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is required. You must be able to work both independently and in collaboration with other group members. Great importance will be placed on personal suitability, such as collaboration skills, flexibility, accuracy, and sense of responsibility.\n\nAbout the Position\nFixed-term employment for 6 months. Full-time. Start date: as soon as possible or by agreement. Location: Uppsala\n\nInformation about the position is provided by: Professor Katja Petzold, e-mail: katja.petzold@imbim.uu.se or saskia.rughoft@kemi.uu.se\n\nDeadline for applications: September 18, 2026. UFV-PA 2026\/2549\n\nUppsala University is a broad research university with strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most valuable asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and dedication, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces.\n\nRead 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 clearance. A requirement for employment is that the applicant passes the security clearance.\n\nWe decline offers of recruitment and advertising services.\n\nApplications are received through 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":"Forskningsassistent i RNA dynamik med fokus p\u00e5 mikroRNA","description_original":"Observera att detta \u00e4r en f\u00f6rkortad version av annonsen. F\u00f6r att se den fullst\u00e4ndiga annonsen v\u00e4nligen klicka p\u00e5 \u201dAns\u00f6k h\u00e4r\u201d eller se Uppsala universitets hemsida:\u00a0https:\/\/uu.se\/jobb\/\nInstitutionen 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\u00a0\nProjektbeskrivning\u00a0\nInnehavaren av denna tj\u00e4nst kommer att arbeta i en forskargrupp vid Uppsala universitet, prim\u00e4rt inom ett projekt som kr\u00e4ver erfarenhet inom avancerad strukturbiologi och biofysik.\nArbetsuppgifter\u00a0\nProjektet kommer att handla om att unders\u00f6ka hur molekylarare r\u00f6relse i mikroRNA och hur det regalerar deras funktion och hur vi kan ultimativ manipulera det med de sm\u00e5 molekylerna som kommer bli l\u00e4kemedel. Unders\u00f6kningar g\u00f6rs med hj\u00e4lp av avancerade NMR experiment och SHAPE p\u00e5 RNA molekyler. Personen kommer att producera RNA prover med hj\u00e4lp av solid-phase syntes eller in vitro transkription, upprensa dem och sen m\u00e4ta och best\u00e4mma RNAs struktur och dynamik med hj\u00e4lp av NMR, SHAPE och andra biofysiska metoder.\u00a0\nKvalifikationskrav\u00a0\nMasterexamen inom biokemi eller biofysik. Dokumenterad laborativ erfarenhet inom strukturbiologi och biofysik, sequencering eller kunskap inom NMR samt erfarenhet av RNA hantering. Krav p\u00e5 mycket goda kunskaper i engelska, b\u00e5de i tal och skrift. Du m\u00e5ste kunna arbeta b\u00e5da sj\u00e4lvst\u00e4ndigt och i samarbete med \u00f6vriga gruppmedlemmar. Stor vikt kommer att f\u00e4stas vid personlig l\u00e4mplighet s\u00e5som samarbetsf\u00f6rm\u00e5ga, flexibilitet, noggrannhet och ansvarsk\u00e4nsla.\nOm anst\u00e4llningen \nTidsbegr\u00e4nsad anst\u00e4llning 6 m\u00e5nader. Omfattningen \u00e4r heltid. Tilltr\u00e4de snarast eller enligt \u00f6verenskommelse. Placeringsort: Uppsala\nUpplysningar om anst\u00e4llningen l\u00e4mnas av: professor Katja Petzold, e-post: katja.petzold@imbim.uu.se eller saskia.rughoft@kemi.uu.se.\nV\u00e4lkommen med din ans\u00f6kan senast den 18 september 2026. UFV-PA 2026\/2549\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. Vi \u00e4r \u00f6ppna f\u00f6r att anpassa rollen eller arbetsplatsen efter dina behov.","price":null,"currency":"SEK","status":"active","noindex":true,"location":{"address":"Box 256,","full_address":null,"city":"Uppsala","country":"SE","latitude":59.8520701,"longitude":17.7188369},"metadata":{"region":"Uppsala l\u00e4n","duration":"3 m\u00e5nader \u2013 upp till 6 m\u00e5nader","employer":"Uppsala Universitet","postcode":"75105","positions":1,"profession":"Biokemist","salary_type":"Fast och r\u00f6rlig l\u00f6n","employer_url":"http:\/\/www.uu.se\/jobb\/","scope_of_work":"100\u2013100 %","working_hours":"Heltid","contact_person":"Katja Petzold","employment_type":"full_time","occupation_field":"Naturvetenskap","employer_workplace":"Uppsala universitet, Institutionen f\u00f6r medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi","experience_required":true,"employment_type_label":"Vanlig anst\u00e4llning"},"user_id":null,"is_sponsored":false,"views_count":0,"ai_views_count":7,"ai_vendor_counts":{"meta":3,"other":1,"openai":2,"anthropic":1},"visibility":"public","submission_source":null,"submission_ai_name":null,"has_owner_email":true,"can_contact_owner":true,"phone":null,"owner_email":"katja.petzold@imbim.uu.se","images":[],"published_at":"2026-08-27T07:15:08+00:00","expires_at":"2026-09-18T23:59:59+00:00","created_at":"2026-08-28T03:20:44+00:00","updated_at":"2026-08-29T03:41:01+00:00"}}