Postdoctoral studies in Epigenomics of Metabolic Disease (scholarship) - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Division
The group of Professor Eckardt Treuter conducts research at the crossroads between epigenomics, metabolism, inflammation and disease with a strong emphasis on the role of transcriptional coregulators and epigenome alterations. For more information see
http://cimed.ki.se/research/senior-researchers/eckardt-treuter/

Duties
The project focuses on the role of GPS2 pathways in linking hepatic lipid metabolism and atherosclerosis. The postdoctoral fellow will generate and characterize novel conditional knockout models and virus-based delivery methods to study atherogenesis in mice. Previous experience in working with knockout mice, liver disease pathways and coregulators is an advantage for this position. The fellow is expected to assume a major role in drafting scientific manuscripts and grant applications.

Entry requirements
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.

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

Type of scholarship
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.

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:

1. Curriculum vitae and qualifications
2. A complete list of publications
3. A summary of current work (no more than one page)

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