Postdoctoral researcher in translational fertility preservation - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

At our Laboratory of Translational Fertility Preservation at Karolinska Institute we aim to overcome infertility in young patients after cancer treatment. Our group conducts translational research in close collaboration with the clinicians of Karolinska University Hospital.

Research team Kenny Rodriguez-Wallberg offers a creative and inspiring environment filled with expertise and curiosity. Our vision is to always stay at the frontier of oncofertility and to conduct world-class research. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's best medical universities. 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.

Your profile

The successful candidate should have a strong background in reproductive biology research, with several years of experience in the field of reproductive biology and relevant publications. The person should also be well acquainted with studies of gonadotoxic chemotherapeutic drugs, apoptotic pathways and their mechanisms of follicle damage. A broad hands-on experience in cell- and molecular methods, particularly with ovarian follicle culture is important. Experience from working with mouse models is a plus as well as experience from handling relevant patient material such as ovarian tissue and oocytes.

We are looking for a highly motivated person with strong interest in novel technologies. We expect the candidate to be an independent worker but with very good collaboration skills.

Entry requirements

Qualified to be employed as a postdoctor is one who has obtained a doctorate or has equivalent scientific competence. It is considered as an advantage if you have completed your doctoral degree within the last three years, if there are special reasons, your degree may have been completed earlier. 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.

Fluency in English (oral and written) is a requirement.

What do we offer?

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 better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct innovative medical research and provide the largest range of biomedical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is a state university, which entitles employees to several benefits such as extended holiday and a generous occupational pension. Employees also have free access to our modern gym and receive reimbursements for medical care.

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

Welcome to apply at the latest March 4th.

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

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