Postdoctoral Researcher in oxylipin signaling in the environment (scholarship)

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Your mission

We have an opening for an individual wishing to join us at the Unit of Integrative Metabolomics in the Institute for Environmental Medicine, to investigate the biology of oxylipins in environmental organisms. 

Oxylipins are mediators of immune responses and inflammation across biological systems, yet there is a paucity of information in regards to their biological activity in the environment. In particular, key oxylipin players and their lipid signaling pathways remain uncharacterized. The successful candidate will be expected to apply and further develop mass spectrometry-based methods for quantification of oxylipins. The primary focus of the research will investigate the role of oxylipins in coral-symbiont signaling processes but will also involve investigations into multiple environmental settings

Your profile

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a Ph.D. in a relevant field. Given the scope of the research, a range of different backgrounds could be appropriate, including bioanalytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, environmental chemistry and ecology.

The successful candidate will be expected to use and further develop mass spectrometry-based methods for quantifying oxylipins in environmental samples. Specifically, the candidate will perform targeted LC-MS/MS and SFC-MS/MS quantification of oxylipins in multiple matrices. Prior experience working with mass spectrometry or lipidomics is considered a merit. Excellent communication skills and an ability to interact socially and scientifically with other members of the laboratory and with international collaborators are essential.

What do we offer?

We offer a creative and inspiring environment full of expertise and curiosity, which includes excellent opportunities for training in bioanalytical chemistry. The laboratory offers state-of-the-art equipment, including dedicated multiple mass spectrometers (for LC-MS/MS and SFC-MS/MS) in a new custom designed state-of-the art analytical facility with strong collaborations with industry (enabling access to new instrumentations and training).

This is a full-time, two-year temporary position for a postdoctoral researcher (scholarship).

Karolinska Institute

Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Here, we conduct innovative medical research and provide the largest range of biomedical education in Sweden. At KI, you get to meet researchers working with a wide range of specialisms and methods, giving you ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the various scientific fields within medicine and health. It is the crossover collaborations, which have pushed KI to where it is today, at the forefront of global research. Several of the people you meet in healthcare are educated at KI. A close relationship with the health care providers is important for creating groundbreaking top quality education and research. Karolinska Institutet is a state university, which entitles to several benefits. Students and employees also have free access to our modern gym facilities with trained staff on site.

Location: Solna

Metabolomics

Unit of Integrative Metabolomics

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. 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.

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:

• 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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