Postdoctoral researcher in cancer epigenetics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

We are looking for an ambitious PhD graduate with skills in epigenomics and/or chromatin biochemistry to perform cutting-edge research in the Laboratory of Chemical and Synthetic Systems Biology. We offer an engaging and international research environment and the opportunity to contribute to high-quality research on an internationally competitive level. We are looking for a highly motivated individual, who excelled during her/his doctoral studies, has substantial laboratory as well as computational experience, and strong documented interest in epigenetics in particular. The proposed project will deepen our understanding of epigenetic alterations as hallmarks of cancer and potential biomarkers for diagnostics.

The research group

The Elsässer group is an international and multicultural research group that focuses on applying new synthetic and chemical biology methods to understand chromatin structure and function. We are a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive team within the Division of Genome Biology, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics located at the Science for Life Laboratory in Stockholm. The group includes senior and junior researchers, bioinformaticians, administrators, PhD students and undergraduate trainees.

Your mission

We expect the postdoc to lead an independent project that tightly integrates with other projects in the laboratory based on shared biological questions or shared methodology development. The successful candidate will take part in all research-related activities such as group meetings, departmental seminars, relevant international meetings, supervision of other students and researchers, if necessary, as well as contribute to common lab routines. The successful candidate must have the capacity to work efficiently and productively in a team. The successful candidate must have a professional and collaborative mindset. It is necessary to work carefully and systematically, adhere to strict research ethics and have excellent documentation and organization skills.

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.

We are looking for a curious, highly motivated and dedicated person with a background in experimental molecular biology or epigenomics.

Following skills and experiences are a requirement

• proficiency in mammalian cell culture
• proficiency in epigenomics methodologies such as ChIP-seq, CUT&RUN, CUT&Tag, RNA-seq or ATAC-seq or related bulk or single cell protocols
• hands-on experience in standard laboratory methods such as flow cytometry, western blotting, microscopy
• understanding of current methods in epigenetics and stem cell biology

Following skills and experiences are an advantage

• hands-on experience in (epi)genomics data analysis
• hands-on experience in proteomics techniques and/or proteomics data analysis
• Experience in big data/ multi-omics data integration

Proficiency in the English language (both orally and in writing) is required.

Assessment criteria

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. Here, 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. Several of the people you meet in healthcare are educated at KI. A close relationship with the health care providers is important for creating groundbreaking top quality education and research. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several benefits through our collective agreement.

Location: SciLifeLab, Campus Solna

http://www.elsaesserlab.org

Application

An application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:

• A complete curriculum vitae, 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)

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

Welcome to apply at the latest 18th of May, 2023.

The application must be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

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