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

Job description

We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to apply cryo-EM to study bioenergetic multisubunit complexes. Current research directions include studies of photosystems and mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation, to understand their assembly, dynamics and regulation. We have a close national collaboration between KTH, Stockholm University, and Umeå University within a 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development grant. The infrastructure in the laboratory includes outstanding access to cryo-EM.

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, This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• It is important that you have a background or experience in molecular visualization.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• We are looking for a person with high scientific excellence, excellent teaching abilities as well as research expertise.
• We appreciate that you can work Independently but also possess great collaborative abilities.
• We believe you have exerience in operating and troubleshooting complex instruments.
• You should have demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Skills in communicating written and spoken English will be needed in this position.
• It is commendable that you are goal-oriented with good problem solving skills.
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality is needed.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency

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Application

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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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