Research Specialist in nucleotide metabolism and anticancer drug discovery - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

We offer a position to work on the discovery and development of new treatments for cancer. This work has led us to focus on agents that modulate nucleotide metabolism. Such agents include small molecules as well as biologicals.

Your mission

To perform cell culture and preclinical studies on the response of cancers to a variety of agents that alter nucleotide metabolism.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for employment as a Research Specialist, in addition to holding a Degree of Doctor, PhD, or having equivalent scientific expertise, the applicant must have demonstrated research expertise as well as have documented research experience after defending their doctoral dissertation.

Assessment criteria

It is particularly meritorious that the applicant has shown

From a technical perspective, the candidate must have:

1. Expertise in cancer cell biology (e.g. cell culture, flow cytometry, western blotting, immunofluorescence microscopy)
2. Expertise in molecular biology (PCR, cloning, basics on protein purification)
3. Expertise in biochemistry (enzymatic assays, ELISA, immunoprecipitation)
4. Expertise in murine models for cancer

From a literature perspective the candidate should have a deep understanding of:

1. Cancer biology (tumor suppressors, oncogenes)
2. Discovery of anticancer agents (small molecules and/or biologicals)

It is meritorious that the applicant has shown

1. A proven publication track record with main author papers after his/her PhD dissertation.

After an overall assessment of the expertise and merits of the applicants in relation to the subject area, Karolinska Institutet will determine which of them has the best potential to contribute to a positive development of the activities at KI.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests. 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: Solna

Application

We prefer that Your application is written in English, but You can also apply in Swedish. An application must contain the following documents: Resumé, qualifications and description of planned research, presented in accordance with Karolinska Institutet's qualifications portfolio.

The application must be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all