Thesis Work, 60 Credits – Establishing In Vitro Models Of Mitochondrial Dysfunction In Acute Kidney Injury For Preclinical Drug Discovery

AstraZeneca

Gothenburg, Sweden
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In vitro models of mitochondrial dysfunction
Acute kidney injury (aki) research
Seahorse xf analyzer
** AstraZeneca is seeking a Master's thesis student to develop in vitro models of mitochondrial dysfunction in acute kidney injury (AKI) for drug discovery. This opportunity offers hands-on experience in advanced cell culture techniques and aims to contribute to innovative research in kidney diseases. **

Job Summary

  • Join AstraZeneca’s Renal Biosciences Team for your master’s thesis project, where you’ll develop and validate advanced vitro models of mitochondrial dysfunction in acute kidney injury (AKI).
  • This Master's thesis project will focus on developing and validating in vitro models of mitochondrial dysfunction in Acute kidney injury (AKI) using human renal proximal tubular epithelial cells.
  • Upon completion of this project, the student will have gained extensive hands-on experience in advanced mammalian cell culture techniques, proficiency in optimizing experimental conditions for mitochondrial functional assays, and expertise in various analytical techniques.

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** AstraZeneca is seeking a Master's thesis student to develop in vitro models of mitochondrial dysfunction in acute kidney injury (AKI) for drug discovery. This opportunity offers hands-on experience in advanced cell culture techniques and aims to contribute to innovative research in kidney diseases. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • In vitro models of mitochondrial dysfunction
  • Acute kidney injury (AKI) research
  • Seahorse XF analyzer
  • Fluorescence microscopy
  • Mammalian cell culture techniques

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive problem solving
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Networking and interpersonal skills

Key Requirements

  • Enrolled in a Swedish University
  • Master's program in biomedical sciences, molecular medicine, cell biology, or related fields
  • Written documentation and oral communication skills in English
  • Ability to work independently

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Enrolled in a Swedish University

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