Lab technician in structural analysis of bioenergetic protein complexes - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health (CBH) is one of the five schools of KTH and a strong constellation for research and education in the broader areas of health, environment, energy and materials. The School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health conducts research and education in areas that cover several global challenges. Among them are the need of sustainable energy, health and aging population, climate change, sustainable production and working life, food production and clean water.

Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab, https://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 research groups of Paul Hudson (KTH) and Alexey Amunts (Stockholm University) are seeking an outstanding candidate for a researcher position. The position is part of the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research project in biotechnology at Science for Life Laboratory. The position 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.
• Work in Stockholm , in close proximity to nature.
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in molecular biology or a similar subject.
• 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.
• Problem solving skills.

Personal qualifcations

To enjoy and be succesfull in this role you have demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. You are also self-motivated, taking initiative and are goal-oriented. Since you have many contact in you daily work, you have a good ability in team working.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage.

Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the instructions in 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 by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to two years, with access according to agreement.

Other information

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