Postdoc in structure of bioenergetic protein complexes - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab, http://www.scilifelab.se/) is a national center for large-scale life science research with an advanced technological infrastructure. At SciLifeLab, multidisciplinary research is carried out based on DNA sequencing, gene expression analysis, proteomics, bioinformatics, biostatistics and system biology. The goal is to enable Swedish researchers to analyze genes, transcripts and proteins in different organisms in order to map molecular mechanisms related to health and the environment. Examples of thematic research areas that are currently being processed within SciLifeLab are clinical genomics/proteomics, cancer genome and the genomics of complex diseases as well as ecological and environmental genomics.

Job description

The groups of Paul Hudson (KTH) and Alexey Amunts (Stockholm University) are seeking an outstanding candidate for a postdoc position as part of the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research project in biotechnology at Science for Life Laboratory. The project focuses on cryo-EM application and development for structure determination of bioenergetic complexes in photosynthetic microorgansims.

This position will involve the following duties:

• Planning and execution of research experiments
• Analysis of experimental data and reporting of research results
• Writing scientific publications
• Communicating with group members and collaborators
• Assisting with supervision of students

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

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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).
• Background or experience in molecular visualization

Preferred qualifications

• Skill in experimental science
• Experience in operating and troubleshooting complex instruments.
• Good skill in communicating written and spoken English, thus because you are working in an international environment.
• Research expertise and teaching abilities
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.

Personal qualifications

To enjoy and be succesful in this role you have demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. You are also self-motivated, can take initiative and are goal-oriented. Since you have many contacts in you daily work, you have a good ability to work in a team.You have a good problem skill.

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.

• 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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