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Description of research group and project:
Possibly more than 50% of the human genome codes for non-coding RNA. These RNAs are ubiquitous among all life forms and the mechanisms how non-coding RNAs regulate these cellular functions are largely unknown.
Our research group is interested in understanding how RNAs adopt their structures in order to select specific functions in a pool if RNAs. We employ different biochemical and biophysical techniques (e.g. EMSA, NMR, UV melting experiments), to investigate the molecular mechanism of RNA function (Nature 2012 & 2015).
Project:
We look for a research assistant for an interdisciplinary project studying ribosomal RNA and the person will therefore be working on an interface from biochemistry to biophysical methods. The project aims to study structure & dynamics of ribosomal RNA and establish and develop biophysical and biochemistry methods for this task.
The a research assistant will work on RNAs addressing biological questions studied in the lab. You will work in a team together with other lab members and regularly present your research work in lab-meetings, seminars and at international conferences.
We are looking for a highly motivated, well organized, driven and enthusiastic person interested in our area of research, whom is ready to explore new avenues in science. The candidate should have a high degree of independence but should also show a collaborative approach to research and be able to work productively in a team.
The Department:
The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics conducts a broad spectrum of biomedical research and education within medical biochemistry and biophysics. Presently our department consists of 12 research divisions with a total of approximately 450 employees.
We are looking for a highly motivated a research assistant that will work in Katja Petzold’s group at the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics.
Entry requirements for a research assistant position at KI
General entry requirements:
Specific entry requirements
: Proficiency in English equivalent to the course English B/English 6 at Swedish upper secondary school: Proficiency in the English language can be documented by an internationally recognized test such as TOEFL or IELTS, see web-link below for more information.
Applicants who meet the general entry requirements (1 or 2 above) from a university in one of the Nordic countries fulfill the requirements in English.
Assessment criteria
A selection will be made among qualified applicants on the basis the following parameters:
- Documented subject knowledge of relevance to the area of research : Experience with laboratory work in RNA biochemistry for structural sample preparation and previous work with Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), python programming and RNA structural biology are of great advantage.
- Analytical skill
- Other documented knowledge or experience that may be relevant to the subject
The qualifications of the applicants will be evaluated on an overall basis.
Terms and conditions
A short-term employment will as a research assistant be offered for up to 6 months.
Application process
An application must contain the following documents in Swedish or English:
At Karolinska Institutet a 6-month trial period is required for all permanent appointments.
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | upon agreement |
Salary | Monthly |
Full-time equivalent | 100 % |
City | Solna |
County | Stockholms län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | 2-2952/2019 |
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Published | 15.May.2019 |
Last application date | 25.May.2019 11:59 PM CEST |