Postdoctoral Researcher in computational reproductive medicine

Do you want to contribute to better health for all?

This postdoc project will be carried out in the research group of Assoc Prof Pauliina Damdimopoulou at the Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGY) of the Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology. Research and education at OBGY are focused on the many aspects of women’s reproductive health including ovarian biology, endometrial receptivity, fertility preservation, reproductive toxicology, stem cell biology, developmental biology, and fetal medicine. The present project will directly contribute to on-going projects in the team where human ovarian development from birth to menopause is characterized.

Your mission

As a Postdoctoral Researcher in computational reproductive medicine you will:

Study the impact of age and medical treatments on human ovarian cell composition and gene expression using published and newly generated transcriptomic datasets.
Integrate data from different platforms and omics technologies to generate a cellular roadmap of human ovarian development and ageing.
Perform advanced statistical and bioinformatic analyses, summarize data for publication and presentations, and participate in common lab duties of the group.
Interact with collaborators within Sweden and abroad, and participate in meetings and other events where you disseminate project findings. Certain amount of administration is also included in the duties.

Your profile

We are looking for an aspiring researcher with documented experience in:

Human reproductive biology
Female fertility and ovarian biology
Single cell data analysis using Seurat package or similar
Robust documented experience in R

Further, it is meriting to have experience in:

Experimental research and molecular biology, such as mammalian cell culture and fluorescent activated cell sorting
Other omics techniques like proteomics
Histological tissue analysis and staining

The research environment is international, and the project involves tight collaboration with several other research groups and clinicians. Fluent spoken and written English is therefore a necessity, as well as good social skills. The project will also require meticulous documentation, and the candidate must have a detailed, careful, and well-organized work ethic.

Qualified to be employed as a postdoctor is one who has obtained a doctorate or has equivalent scientific competence. 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.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment full of expertise and curiosity. 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: Flemingsberg

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 (no more than two pages)
A complete list of publications
A summary of current work (no more than one page)

Welcome to apply at the latest December 19th 2022.

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

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