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The Department of Medicine, Solna, is one of the largest departments at Karolinska Institutet. The department consists of several divisions that are separated into different research groups. The core activities of the department are research, doctoral education and undergraduate education for medical and biomedical students. The research has three main profiles: allergy, cardiovascular medicine and inflammatory diseases.
The position is open for one or two highly motivated scientist with a strong background in experimental life science and proven expertise in cell and molecular biology, metabolism or mitochondria. The applicants will be responsible for planning and performing in vitro and in vivo experiments . There will be a strong emphasis on mouse wound healing experiments. The research project is focused on the role of mitochondria in skin biology. We are looking for one highly motivated person with strong competence in running projects independently but also having good abilities for team work and cooperation.
Applicants should have a PhD degree within the area of biomedical research and have strong interest in medical and biological problems. The applicants needs to have documented previous experience with cell culture and mouse or rat animal work. Previous experience with other animal disease models, competence in molecular biology, imaging and mitochondria is an advantage. Previous experience in supervising students and working with method development are meritorious. The applicants should demonstrate ability to manage simultaneous projects and to interact well with others in the research group.
Qualified to be employed as a postdoctor is one who has obtained a doctorate or has equivalent scientific competence. 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.
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.
Location: Solna
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An employment application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:
The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100% |
City | Stockholm |
County | Stockholms län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | STÖD 2-651/2021 |
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Published | 08.Feb.2021 |
Last application date | 21.Feb.2021 11:59 PM CET |