The Karolinska Institute is looking for an ambitious, highly motivated candidate to participate in its Postdoctoral Positions in Proteomics of Cell-Cell Communication for the academic year 2022-2023.

This opportunity is ideal for international and domestic postdoctoral students with solid molecular biology, biochemistry, and proteomics backgrounds. The applicants must have relevant experience in molecular cloning techniques, generation of viral vectors, transfections, viral transduction techniques, mammalian cell culture, etc. The selected candidates can expect a tax-free scholarship award amount to cover 12 months of education.

The Karolinska Institute is a research-led medical university ranked overall at number 39 in the world and number 11 in Europe. It is situated in Solna within the Stockholm urban area of Sweden. The institute aims to advance knowledge about life and strive for better health.

Why choose to study at the Karolinska Institute? Karolinska Institute is an institute with a focus on doctoral education and accounts for the single largest share of all academic medical research conducted in Sweden, and offers the country’s broadest range of education in medicine and health sciences. It is one of the world’s foremost medical universities.

Application Deadline:  11^th September 2022 is the last day to apply.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Karolinska Institute
• Department: NA
• Course Level: Postdoctoral
• Award: Education Fund
• Number of Awards: NA
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: Domestic and International
• The award can be taken in Sweden.

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Swedish and foreign national students can apply.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: Students can apply for a postdoctoral study programme in Chemical Biology offered at the Karolinska Institute.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• Experience in the following experimental techniques is a requirement:
• molecular cloning techniques, generation of viral vectors, transfections, and viral transductions techniques mammalian cell culture,
• analytical and preparative cellular methods such as flow cytometry and FACS protein biochemistry and protein purification
• Strong experience in one or more of the following techniques is a great advantage:
• proteomics methodologies, such as affinity proteomics, cellular fractionation, sample preparation for bottom-up proteomics
• genetic engineering e.g. using CRISPR
• work with mice, including relevant training and licenses

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Interested candidates can submit their applications via the online application portal of the institute. All applications will be reviewed and considered fairly.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
• A complete curriculum vitae, including date of the thesis defense, 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)
• Admission Requirements: The applicants must have a PhD in proteomics, chemical biology, or a relevant field.
• Language Requirement: The students must show proficiency in English equivalent to the course English B/English 6 at Swedish upper secondary school.

Benefits

The winning candidates will be awarded a tax-free amount set for twelve months at a time, which will be paid on a six months basis by the Karolinska Institute.

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