Postdoctoral researcher in skin biology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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We are looking to recruit a postdoctoral researcher that will study the role of metabolism and mitochondria in skin biology with focus on wound healing.

Your mission

The postdoctoral fellow will run a project that in depth examines how metabolism in general and mitochondria in specific is affected in normal and impaired skin wound healing.

Your profile

Applicants should have a PhD degree within the area of biomedical research and have strong interest in medical and biological problems. We are looking for a senior postdoc with experience in basic dermatology research and metabolism research. The applicant should be able to independently perform cell culture, gene manipulation, confocal microscopy, and qPCR as well as mitochondrial assays such as respirometry. A documented interest in metabolomics is qualifying. The applicant must be able to handle human samples. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently but at the same time also be a team player and be able to collaborate with the rest of the group.

Qualified to be employed as a postdoctor is one who has obtained a doctorate or has equivalent scientific competence. 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) date of employment. This must be substantiated by the applicant's main supervisor, director or equivalent.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment full of expertise and curiosity. 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 a better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is a state university, which entitles to several benefits such as extended holiday and generous occupational pension. Employees also have access to our modern gym for free and receive reimbursements for medical care.

Location

The position is located within the Department of Medicine, Solna. The department consists of twelve divisions and each division consists of several research groups. The Dermatology and Venereology division is located in buildings at the Centre of Molecular Medicine (CMM; http://cmm.ki.se/). The research is performed in an interdisciplinary setting with strong collaboration with clinical departments and other national and international research groups. The principal investigator Dr Jakob Wikström, MD PhD, work in close collaboration with the other dermatology oriented research groups.

Application

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

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

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

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