Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental Neurogeriatrics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The Division of Neurogeriatrics perform research on different aspects of Alzheimer’s disease from molecules to patients. Our research group (PI: Maria Ankarcrona) investigates molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying mitochondrial dysfunction and neuronal cell death in Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. The group works in an inspiring and interactive research environment in BioClinicum, KI-Campus Solna and has on-going collaborative projects with national and international research groups.

Your mission

The postdoctoral position will include involvement in projects regarding mitochondrial functions and endoplasmic reticulum-mitochondria interplay in neurodegenerative disorders. The postdoc will be involved in all parts of the projects ranging from planning and performing experimental work to project and data management, and dissemination of results.

Your profile

Qualified to be employed as a postdoctor is one who has obtained a doctorate in Medical Sciences or Health Sciences. 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 candidate is expected to have a background in neurobiology and neurodegeneration with good knowledge of the nervous system and mitochondria-endoplasmic reticulum contacts. The candidate should also have experience with electron microscopy, biochemical and cell biological methods as well as familiarity with primary neuronal cultures. That includes previous knowledge on quantifying live and fixed confocal imaging, electron micrographs quantification and protein expression analysis. Proven interest on exploring targets for therapeutic intervention in neurodegeneration, together with excellent skills in grant writing, manuscript preparation and oral presentations will be considered highly desirable. Applicants must be able to work independently, be proactive, have good collaborative skills, be socially competent and be fluent in written and spoken English.

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

Your career continues here

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 November 5th, 2021.

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

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