Karolinska Institutet

The Department of Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) is a department with a strong focus on basic science. CMB conducts research and education in cell biology, molecular biology, developmental biology, stem cell biology, cancer and infection biology.

Division
Andras Simon’s research group is studying regeneration mechanisms in salamanders. The group has recently developed several novel methods, which allow for characterization of cell replacement and repair of degenerating tissues at the molecular level. They also place our findings into an evolutionary context.

For more information, please visit www.simonlab.se

Duties
The successful candidate will work in a larger research group, which is studying regeneration mechanisms in salamanders. The work includes studies on salamanders with special focus on neurogenesis.

Entry requirements
We are looking for a person with experience working with neurogenesis in salamanders, in particular in Notophthalmus viridescens and Pleurodeles Waltl. The person should have published several scientific articles as first author in the field of neurogenesis and neuronal development. The candidate should have broad knowledge base in histology and cell biology from PhD studies and experience as postdoc. The candidate should have obtained a PhD or similar within neurobiology.

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

  1. 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
  2. A complete list of publications
  3. A summary of current work (no more than one page)
  4. Verifications for crediting of illness, military service, work for labour unions or student organisations, parental leave or similar circumstances


The application is to be submitted in Varbi recruitment system.

At Karolinska Institutet a 6-month trial period is required for all permanent appointments.

Type of employment Permanent position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment as soon as possible
Salary Månadslön
City Stockholm
County Stockholms län
Country Sweden
Reference number 2-2105/2019
Contact
  • Prof. Andras Simon, andras.simon@ki.se
Union representative
  • Biborka Bereczky Veress, SACO, 46 70-173 85 75
  • Elisabeth Valenzuela, SEKO, 08-524 863 53
  • Magnus Anå, OFR, 08-524 864 37, magnus.ana@ki.se
Published 08.Apr.2019
Last application date 18.Apr.2019 11:59 PM CEST

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