Postdoctoral Researcher in molecular mechanisms of viral oncogenesis - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Division

Maria G. Masucci research group
Our research aims to elucidate how viral products mimic or hijack key cellular functions in order to promote virus persistence and spread, and to understand how these viral strategies may lead to malignant transformation. We particularly focus on signaling pathways that are regulated by post-translational modification by ubiquitin, SUMO and NEDD8. The ultimate goal of our research is to identify new regulatory interactions that may be targeted to control virus infection and its potentially life-threatening consequences.
The project will investigate the molecular events that underlie the association between latent and productive viral infection and the regulation of autophagy.

Duties

• To be responsible for the development of the research project together with the PI and other team members
• To conduct research studies independently
• To generate and keep an updated record of all the experimental results
• To be accountable for personal professional conduct within the project
• To prepare a draft of scientific publications
• To ensure that work in the research group is conducted safely, legally and in accord with the highest standards of data protection
• To give due regard to the University Equal Opportunities, Data Protection and other relevant policies.

Your profile

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.

Candidates eligible will have obtained a PhD in virology, cell biology, tumor biology or related subjects. 
Candidates with documented previous experience of work within the field of protein chemistry and signal transduction and proficiency in molecular virology techniques will be given priority.

What do we offer?

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

Application

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

• A complete resumé, 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 through the Varbi recruitment system.

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