Senior Research Specialist in structural biology and CryoEM - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Seeing is believing – at the Dept Physiology & Pharmacology, understanding mechanisms of receptor function and drug action present cornerstones in translational pharmacology research. In order to obtain deeper insights into drug action, we embark on a structural biology approach employing CryoEM for visualization of drug-target complexes.

Description of the subject area

We are seeking a highly experienced senior research specialist (20% employment) in structural biology and cryogenic electron microscopy (CryoEM). The successful candidate has an ongoing and independent line of research in structural biology with emphasis on CryoEM of large protein complexes. Experience with the purification and analysis of membrane protein complexes is especially qualifying.

Your mission

At the Schulte laboratory we focus on structure-function analysis of Class F GPCRs. The newly recruited senior research specialist will be involved in elucidating Class F GPCR structure by CryoEM. The work is embedded in national collaborations and merges well with ongoing studies on Class F receptor function and dynamics.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for employment as a Senior Research Specialist, in addition to holding a Degree of Doctor, PhD, or having equivalent scientific expertise, the applicant must have demonstrated good level of research expertise with significant scientific production. The applicant must also have demonstrated a good scientific independence to which their own contribution has been significant and a research plan of high quality with clear potential for the future.

Assessment criteria

For employment as Senior Research Specialist at Karolinska Institutet, the eligibility requirements and assessment criteria stated in the Rules regarding other positions than teaching positions are applied in relation to the established profile of employment.

It is particularly meritorious that the applicant has shown

• Independent publications of structure biology/CryoEM data in high impact journals.
• Experience in leading core facility or similar in an interdisciplinary effort.

It is meritorious that the applicant has shown

• Experience in structural analysis of membrane protein complexes (CryoEM)
• Involvement and experience in PhD student supervision
• Success in attracting independent financing

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. 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: Solna, Biomedicum

https://ki.se/en/fyfa/schulte-lab

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Application

We prefer that Your application is written in English, but You can also apply in Swedish. An application must contain the following documents: Resumé, qualifications and description of planned research, presented in accordance with Karolinska Institutet's qualifications portfolio.

The applications will be reviewed by external reviewers.

Welcome to apply! 

The application must be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

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