Postdoc in immuno oncology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Biophysics at Science for Life Laboratory

Biophysics is one of the divisions of The Department of Applied Physics. The research at Biophysics is multidisciplinary with focus-areas biophysics, bioinformatics, computational biophysics, neurobiology, and immunology. Techniques used include biomedical microdevices, bioinformatics and fluorescence microscopy with special focus on super resolution imaging and single cell screening. The research activities of Biophysics are concentrated to the bioscience hub Science for Life Laboratory, where we also head the national super resolution facility Advanced Light Microscopy (ALM).

Job description

The candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary research team focused on research questions related to natural killer (NK) cell mediated immunity, and the application of these cells in cancer immunotherapy. The candidate will use microchip single cell screening and advanced fluorescence imaging to study how antibody-based drugs influence target cell recognition, dynamics of immune synapse formation and cytotoxicity. The position is part of a collaboration with an international industrial partner in the immuno-oncology field. 

What we offer

• International workplace.
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Qualifications

We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated candidates with an undergraduate and graduate education within immunology, cell biology, biotechnology or similar. The applicant should have practical experience from cell and tissue culture, and ideally from isolation of primary cells from blood or tissue, flowcytometry, molecular biology, biochemical methods and microscopy. Experience from image analysis and report writing is a plus. Since the applicant will work in a multidisciplinary environment and with an external partner the ability to work with other scientist and good communication skills are important.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competence and suitability. The applicant should be able to take responsibility, work independently and be highly motivated.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.

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Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant education, professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals (max two pages long).

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

Fixed term employment /temporary contract 01/02/2021.

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

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