Postdoctoral Researcher in Alzheimer’s disease - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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Your mission

Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by impairment in protein homeostasis and prevention of this impairment may hold as therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer’s. The candidate will work on the protein aggregation of AD-associated amyloid beta and protein tau, with a focus on the role of autophagy in the development of these pathologies using state-of-the-art Alzheimer mouse models. The candidate will work in a team comprising seven people. The analysis will include a battery of techniques such as immunostaining, cell culture-based assays and different protein analysis methods.

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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. The applicant needs to have good communicative capabilities since the work is collaborative. Good ability to speak and write English is also a requirement. A strong scientific drive is expected, documented with a publication record. The successful applicant should have extensive experiences and practical skills from research animal work, cell-and molecular biology techniques such as immunohistochemistry and regular protein analysis methods. Previous research experience from neurodegenerative diseases/neuroscience is a merit.

What do we offer?

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: BioClinicum, Karolinska Institutet, Solna Campus

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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)

Welcome to apply at the latest December 15, 2020.

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

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