Postdoc in Biophysics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

KTH Biophysics is a research department at the Science for Life Laboratory. We develop methods and techniques based on microscopy to study molecular and cellular processes. We are now looking for a postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in cell biology combined with advanced microscopy, especially super-resolution microscopy. As a postdoc, you will participate in a research project dealing with mesoscopic protein structure, localization and clustering. The studies will focus on the dynamics of cell contacts and how the cell's metabolism changes when cell contacts and tissue is formed. Duties will include experimental design, sample preparation, microscopy and analysis of multimodal data. Special focus in the project will be placed on correlation of data from different types of microscopies.

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.
• Additional requirements are to be able to demonstrate a well-documented scientific skill specifically in cell biology and microscopy.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline

• We are also looking for applicants with the following qualities:

  • Pedagogical ability
  • Ability to work to ensure that research results are useful
  • Ability to inform about research and development work
  • Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
  • Collaborative abilities
  • Independence

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.
• 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.
• Contact details for two references

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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