Researcher in Molecular Eicosanoid Research - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics is the premier department for basic science at KI, located in Biomedicum, a new center for experimental research. The successful candidate will become a member of the Division of Chemistry 2 and be part of front-line research in the field of bioactive lipids, especially prostaglandins, leukotrienes and lipoxins, collectively known as eicosanoids.

Your profile

The applicant needs to have strong competence in running projects independently and good abilities for teamwork and cooperation within a dynamic group of basic scientists. The applicant is expected to lead and conduct cutting-edge research for publication in highly ranked journals, apply for independent grants, and supervise Ph.D. students

Eligibility

• A PhD degree in the field of bioactive lipids, obtained in a preclinical research environment.
• Hands-on research experience of proteins in the eicosanoid pathways, including eicosanoid receptors and biosynthetic enzymes.
• Extensive experience of analytical techniques for identification and quantitation of eicosanoids.
• Knowledge and experience in the research field of immunometabolism.
• Extensive experience with experimental technics in cell biology and molecular biology such as lentiviral shRNA transduction, qRT-PCR, western blot, flow cytometry and immunofluorescence.
• Ability in omics data analysis.

We stress research expertise when assessing applicants.

What do we offer?

A creative, friendly and inspiring environment in a world-renowned research division with ample opportunities for national and international collaborations. Our research is of highest medical relevance and attracts strong interest from the pharmaceutical industry. We offer opportunities to conduct projects at the interface between academia and industry.

Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct innovative medical research and provide the largest range of biomedical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is a state university, which entitles employees to several benefits such as extended holiday and a generous occupational pension. Employees also have free access to our modern gym and receive reimbursements for medical care.

Location: Solna

Application

We prefer that Your application is written in English, but You can also apply in Swedish. An application must contain the following documents: Resumé, qualifications and description of planned research, presented in accordance with Karolinska Institutet's qualifications portfolio.

Welcome to apply at the latest 2022-04-19

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.  

Permanent position are initiated by a six months trial period.

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