Research specialist in Bacteriology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

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 comparative bacterial genomics, transformation, mobile genetic bacterial elements, bacteriophages, RNA sequencing, virulence factors and virulence mechanisms and their interactions with the host using molecular biology techniques with a focus on pneumococci. The position also includes internal administrative and laborative tasks such as taking care of the strain collection, chemicals etc.

Your profile

A PhD in microbiology will give priority. Previous experience in bacteriology and in molecular microbiology is favorable especially previous experience on working with pneumococcal infections and bacteriophages in pneumococci. Documented experience in relevant research areas and extensive experience with in vitro model systems and molecular techniques, especially bacterial genomics, transformation, and studies of mobile genetic elements, RNA sequencing, bacteriophages, is an advantage. 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 Research specialist is one who has obtained a doctorate or has equivalent scientific competence. Preferably the Research specialist should have experience of postdoctoral research for at least 5 years.

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

Welcome to apply at the latest 18/2-2021

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

Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.

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