Postdoctoral research fellow – Translational studies on the sarcoma tumor microenvironment (Scholarship) - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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Our young and dynamic research team is now expanding and we are seeking an ambitious postdoc with prior laboratory experience to work on collaborative projects spanning all the way from advanced cell culture models to in vivo work and clinical samples.

Focus of the research team

Cells of the tumor microenvironment control tumor growth, metastasis and response to treatment. These aspects of tumor biology are well studied in tumors derived from epithelial cells, but much less described in sarcomas. The sarcoma tumor microenvironment (TME) team headed by Monika Ehnman (Assistant Professor, PhD) focuses on understanding how malignant and non-malignant cells are affected and educated by each other during sarcoma progression. We hope to identify novel biomarkers and therapeutic approaches with principally different modes of action compared to the multimodal treatments of today. More information about the team is found here: https://staff.ki.se/people/monehn

Duties

The study design is particularly beneficial for a candidate who wish to work with a wide range of methods and how to apply them in the tumor setting. The questions to be addressed are likely relevant in multiple tumor types, which implies that the project is well suited to act as a bridge to further molecular oncology studies for a candidate with the ambition to pursue a translational research career.

The successful candidate will perform explorative studies to map molecular and cellular communication between different cell types in sarcoma. Tumor-suppressive versus tumor-promoting functions of immune cells, mesenchymal stromal cells and blood vessels will be explored at the molecular, cellular and tissue level in vitro and in vivo. Cell culture, histopathology, digital image analysis (QuPath), and bioinformatics will be part of the project. Patient material and cohorts are available through existing national and international collaborations.

Entry requirements

Scholarships for postdoctoral qualification can be established for foreign researchers who place their qualifications in Sweden. The purpose of scholarships for postdoctoral qualification is to promote internationalization and contribute to research qualification after a doctorate or equivalent.

A scholarship for carrying out postdoctoral research can be granted for a maximum of two years within a four year period following the receipt of a doctoral degree or equivalent.

To be eligible for a postdoctoral scholarship, the person must have obtained a doctorate or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctorate. Applicants who have not completed a doctorate at the end of the application period may also apply, provided that all requirements for a completed degree are met before the (intended) start date of the post doctoral education.

The head of the department determines whether their previous training and scholarly qualifications correspond to a Swedish doctorate or higher.

Your profile

The applicant should have excellent communication skills (fluent in English, written and spoken) and be highly motivated to perform top-quality research in an international research environment where English is the first language. Prior research experiences should be documented as publications in peer-reviewed journals. The research background of the applicant should complement the existing knowledge within the team and its network of colleagues. Own thoughts and ideas will be encouraged to facilitate fruitful discussions and further development of the project as well as the career of the applicant.

Prior “hands-on” knowledge from at least two of the following techniques is essential: Cell culture, flow cytometry, xenograft studies in mouse or zebrafish, multiplexing IHC/IF with digital image quantification, bioinformatics, western blot, qPCR, ELISA. An MD training with histology background is a merit, but not a requirement. A FELASA C certificate is also beneficial. The PhD degree should be maximum three years old (excluding parental leave, military service or similar).

Location: BioClinicum, Karolinska Solna campus

Type of scholarship

The amount is tax free and it is set for twelve months at a time, paid out on a six months basis. In exceptional cases, shorter periods may be acceptable.

Application process

An application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:

• A complete curriculum vitae, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work (maximum 3 pages)
• A complete list of publications
• A summary of current work (no more than one page)

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

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