Postdoctoral researcher in cellular biology with a focus on microgravity and radiation alterations - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

We have a two-year postdoctoral position available in the Division of Clinical Physiology, Department of Laboratory Medicine in Huddinge (KI South Campus). Our research aims to raise awareness of the relationship between physical activity and health, and of the causes of impaired body functions such as muscle wasting in disease or aging. Our research is conducted in close collaboration with the Unit of Clinical Physiology at the Karolinska University Hospital. Traditional metabolic and physiological measurements are combined with molecular analyses in various tissues as well as in primary cell cultures.

Your mission

The work is embedded in the general focus of deciphering the molecular basis that governs physiological changes during space flight. The candidate will be involved in developing models and conducting studies to investigate the responses of human primary cells to microgravity and radiation. In addition, the postdoctoral fellow may participate in and support other research activities within the group. Your supervisor Will be Dr. Rodrigo Fernandez-Gonzalo, who is involved in ESA-funded studies and is part of an important international network of space physiologists.

Your profile

Qualified to be employed as a postdoctoral researcher is one who has obtained a doctorate or has equivalent scientific competence. It is considered as an advantage if you have completed your doctoral degree within the last three years. 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.

We are looking for a person with strong knowledge  in molecular and cell biology and experience in phenotypic and molecular characterization of cell models.

Beneficial qualifications for the position are:

• Experience in working with high throughput imaging and data and gene editing techniques.
• Proven experience of being able to run a project as a first author, making suggestions and major contributions to experimental design, method development and manuscript writing.

As a person we want you to be motivated, independent and able to drive projects forward. You should also find it easy to collaborate and take on the work with openness and curiosity. 

Entry requirements

Demonstrated research expertise and been awarded a doctorate or a qualification from a foreign higher education institution deemed equivalent to a Swedish Degree of Doctor. The head of the department determines whether their previous training and scholarly qualifications correspond to a Swedish doctorate.

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. At KI, you get to meet researchers working with a wide range of specialisms and methods, giving you ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the various scientific fields within medicine and health. It is the crossover collaborations, which have pushed KI to where it is today, at the forefront of global research. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several benefits through our collective agreement.

Location: Flemingsberg

Read about the Department of Laboratory Medicine

Read about the Division of Clinical Physiology

Application process

An application must contain the following documents in English:

• Cover letter
• A complete resumé, including (but not limited to) date of the thesis defense, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and a list of the laboratory methods the candidate can perform.
• A complete list of publications (indicate the papers that are part of the thesis work)
• A summary of current work (no more than one page)

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

Welcome to apply at the latest June 23th, 2022. Applications will be screened continuously. Expected start date is September 1, 2022, or as agreed upon during negotiation.

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