Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research? 

An exciting opportunity to be part of the Karolinska Institutet biomedical research at the Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology (MTC). MTC conducts research and teaching in immunology, infection biology, cell biology and cancer. MTC has about 40 research groups and our key words are multidisciplinary, bridging, national and international collaborations.

Division

A postdoctoral research position is available in the laboratory of Immunodeficiency diseases led by Dr Lisa Westerberg (http://ki.se/en/mtc/lisa-westerberg-group). The Westerberg laboratory is located in the top modern Biomedicum building with shared infrastructure for advanced technology platforms and built for interdisciplinary collaborations.  Ongoing research is focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms for development of immunodeficiency diseases with high incidence of cancer (Science Advances 2023, JACI 2022, J Clin Invest 2021).

Duties

This research builds upon work in the Westerberg laboratory aiming to identify the molecular mechanisms of immunodeficiency diseases with specific focus on disorders of the actin cytoskeleton. Using rare patient samples and unique animal models combined with state of the art imaging and genomic approaches, we aim at understanding the nuclear function of actin regulators in hematopoietic cells with the goal of developing novel treatment strategies for primary immunodeficiency disease and hematological malignancy.

The successful applicant will use a wide range of techniques including mouse genetics, tissue culture including retro/lentivirus work, flow cytometry, microscopy including live cell imaging, and RNAseq analysis.

Postdoctoral fellows are expected to lead their own projects, contribute to other projects on a collaborative basis both in the laboratory and with external collaborators, and guide students. 

Entry requirements

Postdoctoral scholarships may be established for foreign researchers who pursue their merit in Sweden. The purpose of scholarships for postdoctoral qualification is to promote internationalization and contribute to research qualification after a doctorate or equivalent.

A scholarship for carrying out postdoctoral research can be granted for a maximum of two years within a four year period following the receipt of a doctoral degree or equivalent.

To be eligible for a postdoctoral scholarship, the person must have obtained a doctorate or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctorate. 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) start date of the post doctoral education.

In addition to the aforementioned requirements for the position:

• The successful applicant will have excellent communication and organisational skills
• A PhD in immunology, cell biology, oncology or a relevant area (or be in the final stages of completion)
• The ability to work in a team, which is essential

The head of the department determines whether their previous training and scholarly qualifications correspond to a Swedish doctorate or higher.

Location: Solna

Type of scholarship

The amount is tax free and it is set for twelve months at a time, paid out on a six months basis. In exceptional cases, shorter periods may be acceptable.

Application process

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

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

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

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