Postdoctoral studies in Immunology to HERM / NEO (scholarship) - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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Division

The Center for Hematology and Regenerative medicine, HERM, is a research unit within the Department of Medicine Huddinge with a focus on translational hematology and immunology. HERM is located in the NEO building and consists of a mix of clinical and preclinical research groups, each with a focus on clinically relevant questions in hematology, stem cell biology and immunology, including basic immunology, immunodeficiency and transfusion immunology.

Duties

Professor Petter Höglund leads a translational immunology group with a focus on natural killer (NK) cells, platelets and neutrophils. See https://ki.se/en/medh/petter-hoglund-group for more information. The group is looking for a motivated, well-organized postdoctoral scientist to study the mechanisms underlying interactions between platelets and neutrophils with immune effector cells such as monocytes, macrophages and NK cells. There will be an initial focus on developing novel platforms for functional characterization of these interactions.

The main responsibility will be to develop and conduct independent research projects at the postdoctoral level within the line of ongoing research in the group. The candidate is expected to provide expertise and constructive collaborative efforts into ongoing projects, including providing supervision of project students. Laboratory work in the group includes all aspects of an immunology lab, such as molecular biology, cell culture, flow cytometry, confocal and super-resolution imaging.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have adequate university education in biomedicine or cell biology. The successful candidate is very well-organized, responsible, collaborative and likes to work in a dynamic environment with diverse tasks. The applicant should have experience using molecular biology, cell biology and multiparametric flow cytometry. Flow cytometry expertise with platelets is advantageous. In addition, previous experience in microscopy and imaging to study interactions between immune cells and platelets or neutrophils is necessary, since establishing new models for phagocytosis and cytotoxicity is in focus of the position. The candidate should also have previous experience using animal models for immunology research, since the work includes studies of thrombocytopenia and neutropenia in animal models. Good collaborate skills, independence, communication skills and computer skills are required. Good knowledge in written and spoken English is required.

Scholarships for postdoctoral qualification can be established for foreign researchers who place their qualifications in Sweden. The purpose of scholarships for postdoctoral qualification is to promote internationalization and contribute to research qualification after a doctorate or equivalent.
A scholarship for carrying out postdoctoral research can be granted for a maximum of two years within a four year period following the receipt of a doctoral degree or equivalent.
To be eligible for a postdoctoral scholarship, the person must have obtained a doctorate or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctorate. 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) start date of the post doctoral education.

The head of the department determines whether their previous training and scholarly qualifications correspond to a Swedish doctorate or higher.

Location: Flemingsberg

Type of scholarship

The amount is tax free and it is set for twelve months at a time, paid out on a six months basis. In exceptional cases, shorter periods may be acceptable.

Application process

An employment application must contain the following documents in English:

1. Personal letter
2. Curriculum vitae, including date of degrees, previous positions, work experience, scientific publications (if any) and references
3. A summary of previous work experience (no more than one page)
4. A summary of qualifications in terms of methods with detailed description of the level of knowledge with examples. This is particularly important when it comes to work with flow cytometry and experimental animals but will also facilitate evaluation at large.

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

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