Postdoctoral Researcher in host-pathogen interactions - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research in infection biology and microbiology? 

The Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology (MTC) at Karolinska Institutet in Solna conducts research and education in immunology, infection biology, cell biology and cancer. Our keywords are interdisciplinary, clinically based basic research and national and international cooperation.

The research group

We search for a Research specialist that together with Professor Birgitta Henriques Normark and her collaborators will work on projects in bacteriology and pneumococcal infections.

The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies infectious diseases as one of the greatest global health threats. Pneumococci are a major contributor to morbidity and mortality world-wide. They are one of the most common causes of respiratory tract infections such as otitis media and sinusitis as well as of severe diseases such as pneumonia, septicemia and meningitis. However, pneumococci are also common colonizers of the upper respiratory tract of healthy children. It is still not totally clear what determines whether the bacteria will cause a disease or just stay colonizing healthy individuals. The research group focuses on host-microbe interactions with a major interest in pneumococcal infections.

Your mission

This position includes studies of host-pathogen interactions. Both bacteria, in particular pneumococci, and viruses such as influenza A virus, and potentially other co-infections will be studied. A focus will be on microbial interactions with the host innate immune system. 

Your profile

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.

A PhD in microbiology and/or immunology will give priority. Previous experience in bacteriology, molecular microbiology, virology, and/or immunology is favorable, especially previous experience on working with microbial interactions with the innate immune system. Documented experience in relevant research areas is an advantage, especially previous experiences with in vitro model systems, molecular techniques and/or in vivo models, and experience in proteomic/transcriptomic data analyses. Experience with international collaborations, as well as experience in project management are of advantage in addition to social skills and language skills, especially in English and Swedish.

Qualified to be employed as a Postdoctoral researcher is one who has obtained a doctorate or has equivalent scientific competence and is preferably within 5 years after PhD.

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: Solna

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 7/3-2021

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

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