Research engineer in ion channel pharmacology
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The position is on electrophysiological work on voltage-gated ion channels expressed in Xenopus oocytes. The work includes molecular biology, expressing the channels, measuring ion channel activity with voltage-clamp techniques, and analyzing electrophysiological data. You will be part of a large ion channel community.
The person we need
We are seeking a coworker that can take responsibility and independently run electrophysiological experiments on Xenopus oocytes expressing different types of voltage-gated ion channels.
The following education, experience and expertise are required:
- A master education in biomedicin or equivalent
- Hands-on experience in performing voltage clamp experiments on Xenopus oocytes expressing voltage-gated ion channels
- Hands-on experience in analyzing electrophysiological data in experiments with different types of gating modifiers
In addition, the following education, experience and expertise will strengthen an application:
- Skills in independently analysing, describing and presenting scientific work within the field of electrophysiology. This can shown for instance by a master’s thesis
The workplace
The position is located in the division of Cell and Neurobiology and the research environment of ion channel biophysics. There are four independent research groups in this environment, all performing high quality science. The Department of Cell and Neurobiology is one of the departments belonging to the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV).
The laboratories are located at the University Hospital Campus at Linköping University.
The employment
The position is a fixed-term employment for one year, 100%. Not longer than June 30, 2026.
Starting by agreement.
Salary and employment benefits
More information about employee benefits is available here.
Union representatives
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Application procedure
Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than June 16, 2025.
Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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