1-2 summer students in Molecular Genomics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

We aim to hire one laboratory technician (project 1) and one data-analyst (project 2). Both projects are for one month (August 2022). Please, indicate in the application which project you apply to and motivate how this project fits into your research interests, studies, and future plans.

1) Laboratory technician to analyse drug responses in cancer cells. The student participates in a project where drug responses in leukemia cells and Hodking’s lymphoma cells are investigated. The laboratory work includes cell culture, drug treatments and microscopy.

2) Data analyst to investicate functional genomic regions. The student participates in a project where molecular architecture of functional genomic regions is investigated. The project includes analyses of genome-wide data sets, including precision run-on sequencing (PRO-seq) and chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP-seq). Previous data analysis experience and basic understanding of shell scripting and R is required.

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
• Insights into the analyses of nascent transcription or cancer cell biology
• Experience in computation analyses of functional genomic regions
• Tools to measure Pol II density across the genome.
• Experience in cell biological laboratory techniques
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH.

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Qualifications

Requirements

1) Project 1: Previous experience of cell culture and drug treatments. Good understanding of cancer research.

2) Project 2: Previous experience from genome-wide methods. Good understanding of functional genomic regions and genome-regulation. BSc level education in biomedical technologies or similar.

Qualification requirements for both projects:

We are looking for a person with good ability to learn. You should have ability to work in team but also show independence and flexibility. It is important that you have good spoken and written English, since this will be required in your daily work.

Preferred qualifications

• 1) Project 1: Previous experience from culture of human leukemia and/or lymphoma model cells. Basic understanding of mRNA-seq and/or ATAC-seq.
• 2) Project 2: Shell and R scripting.

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 responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad. 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 1 month, with access on the 1st of August or according to agreement.

Other information

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