Postdoctoral Researcher: Molecular mechanisms of immunity and cancer predisposition (Scholarship) - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher interested in cell signaling in the context of immunity and cancer. One of our projects aims at mechanistically understanding novel genes that control innate immunity and hematopoiesis through regulation of protein translation, in which mutations predispose to infection, inflammation, and hematological cancer. For this, we use model systems, ranging from genetically modified cell lines, primary human cells, animal models, as well as patient-derived samples.

Research in the Bryceson group aims at gaining molecular understanding of genetic diseases predisposing to life-threatening infections, inflammation, as well as cancer using cutting-edge molecular approaches. For more information about the group, please visit: https://ki.se/en/medh/yenan-bryceson-group

Your mission
The Bryceson group is part of the Center for Hematology and Regenerative Medicine (HERM) at the Department of Medicine at the Karolinska Institute. HERM consists of approximately 90 research fellows and is a nationally leading and internationally competitive environment for studies of hematopoiesis and immunity in the context of malignancy and infectious diseases. The vision is to become one of the leading translational research centers within hematology and immunology in Europe. The laboratory offers an outstanding research environment for basic and translational research with a close association to the Hematology and Clinical Immunology Clinics at Karolinska University Hospital.

Research at the division aims at gaining genetic and molecular understanding of severe hematological and immunological diseases. For more information, please visit: https://ki.se/node/57914


Your profile
Applications are invited from individuals of the highest calibre with a Ph.D. degree. A strong background in molecular biology with focus on ribosomal biology, cell cycle regulation or cancer signaling is favoured. Comprehension in biochemistry/proteomics and/or genetics as well as genome editing is preferred, but not required. Experience in handling large data and bioinformatic skill is meriting. A working knowledge of the English language is essential. Personal suitability is of great importance when evaluating the applicants.

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.

Type of scholarship
The salary will be in the form of a tax free scholarship and it is set for twelve months with the possibility to extend for another 12 months.

Scholarships for postdoctoral qualification can be established for foreign researchers who place their qualifications 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.

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

Location: Flemingsberg

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)
• Contact information of two references, recommendation letters are also welcome
• A brief letter of motivation (no more than one page)
• Verification from the thesis defence committee or the equivalent (only if the thesis defence is scheduled within three months after the application deadline)

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

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