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

AstraZeneca

Gothenburg, Sweden
On-site
In vitro models of mitochondrial dysfunction
Acute kidney injury (aki) model
Seahorse xf analyzer
AstraZeneca is offering a master's thesis opportunity focused on developing in vitro models of mitochondrial dysfunction in acute kidney injury for drug discovery. The position is aimed at students enrolled in relevant biomedical programs and emphasizes hands-on research experience in a collaborative environment

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 offering a master's thesis opportunity focused on developing in vitro models of mitochondrial dysfunction in acute kidney injury for drug discovery. The position is aimed at students enrolled in relevant biomedical programs and emphasizes hands-on research experience in a collaborative environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Pioneering new models
  • Driving innovation
  • Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Meaningful projects
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Proactive problem solving

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

Work Rights

Enrolled in a Swedish University

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