Postdoc in directed evolution of affinity proteins - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

CellNova, a Vinnova funded center at the School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, executes research for the development and production of next-generation biological drugs. The long-term objective of CellNova is to become one of the leading centres in the world for development and production of biological drugs. Read more here.

Design and engineering of new functions and properties of natural and artificial proteins is a growing research discipline with applications in many different areas, as in the development of biological drugs.

The postdoc project is focused on evaluating and establishing a new directed evolution technology as a method for screening of new affinity proteins against the unique collection of human secretory proteins and receptors which have been produced within the CellNova center.

Examples of methods may include: design and construction of combinatorial protein libraries, selection of affinity reagents from cell-expressed protein libraries with MACS and FACS, production and purification of recombinant proteins, biotechnological methods for analysis of purity, secondary structure, thermal stability, biomolecular interactions, cell binding.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Works in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline (With some exceptions for special reasons such as periods of sick or parental leave, kindly indicate if such reason exists in your resume).
• Documented practical experience of laboratory methods for the development of affinity proteins with targeted evolution and characterization of affinity proteins.
• The person we are looking for has an analytical / biotechnical interest and a good ability to express themselves scientifically in speech and writing.
• We also see that the person is independent, are organised an works with high quality, has a good ability to work together and has an awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a special focus on gender equality.

Preferred qualifications

Documented practical experience of:

• Flow cytometry and FACS
• Directed evolution for affinity protein selection
• Recombinant production of proteins
• Affinity chromatography
• As a person you are

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

Trade union representatives

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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 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).

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.

Others

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