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Third-cycle subject: Biotechnology
Design and engineering of new functions and properties of natural and artificial proteins is a growing research discipline with applications in many different areas, primarily medicine and diagnostics. Research at the Division of Protein Engineering is largely focused on this field. The advertised position is within directed evolution, i.e. the use of large protein libraries expressed on, for example, microorganisms from which new proteins with desired properties can be selected. The projects will include early development of protein-based drug candidates for diagnostics and therapy with focus on neurodegenerative diseases.
Supervision: John Löfblom is proposed to supervise the doctoral student. Decisions are made on admission
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Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | According to agreement |
Salary | Monthly salary according to KTH's doctoral student salary agreement |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100% |
City | Stockholm |
County | Stockholms län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | C-2023-0711 |
Contact |
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Published | 06.Apr.2023 |
Last application date | 17.Apr.2023 11:59 PM CEST |