Studies in regulatory transcriptomics (scholarship, Undergraduate and graduate level education) - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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The department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology (MTC) at Karolinska Institute conducts research and teaching in immunology, infection biology, cell biology, and cancer. MTC has about 430 active employees, including 100 PhD students, 50 postdoctoral researchers, and 26 professors. The department is remarkably multidisciplinary, bridges a broad range of basic and translational research efforts, and endorses national and international collaborations.

Duties

As a member of the Kutter lab, the successful applicant will apply, optimize and integrate novel transcriptome-wide and gene regulatory network approaches to study transcript formation and RNA processing in mammalian organ development and human diseases. The post holder will take a strong lead in the project design and management as well as data generation, analyses and interpretation, participate in the general duties of the team and collaborate with other team members. The applicant is expected to report the scientific results leading to scientific manuscripts, attending scientific meetings, and effectively communicate with peers. The ability to work in a highly interdisciplinary and international environment, and to engage in continuous professional development is a must.

Entry requirements

A scholarship on undergraduate and graduate level education aim to provide undergraduate or advanced level students early practical experience of research work to strengthen the link between education and research and encourage future studies at the doctoral level.

The scholarships can either be given for studies within an existing course, or for a shorter period of practice research experience (documented by an individual study plan / research plan) for admitted students at undergraduate or advanced level.

The scholarships may only be awarded to:

• persons admitted (and registered in Ladok) to undergraduate education or advanced level at KI.
• persons admitted (and registered) to basic education, or advanced level at a university with which KI collaborates.

The scholarships may be established for a maximum of 12 months, divided into a maximum of four courses / periods.

Location: Solna

Type of scholarship

The amount is tax free and can be established for a maximum of twelve months.

Application

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

• A complete curriculum vitae
• Cover letter.
• Certificate of registration

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

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