Research Engineer in Molecular Genomics

Job description

We seek a motivated research engineer with documented experience in virology and analysis of genome regulation. In this position, you will characterise cellular responses against pathogens, analyse how viruses hijack cellular processes, and track in high precision RNA synthesis in virus and the host. You are responsible for culturing virus infected human cells in BSL2 and BSL3 laboratory environements, extract protein, DNA, and RNA, and prepare sequencing libraries. You will also be involved in data analysis and in developing novel molecular tools to uncover mechanisms of genome regulation in host and virus.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) in the research subject or equivalent competence. 
• MSc degree on Biosciences, such as Cell Biology, Molecular or Virology.
• Broad laboratory experience with cell and molecular methods.
• Documented experience with culturing virus infected cells in BSL3 laboratory
• Documented experience with analysing nascent RNA
• Documented experience with preparation of sequencing libraries

As a person, you:

• Work with high integrity and accuracy.
• Are driven and independent.
• Enjoy collaborations.
• Take initiative.
• Slow personal maturity.
• Have high professional skills.
• Are aware of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Preferred qualifications

• Documented experience with microscopy of pathogen-infected cells.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Join us at KTH

KTH shapes the future through education, research and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in advancing the transition towards a sustainable society. At KTH, you have the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic environment, with good working conditions and attractive benefits. Equality, diversity and equal opportunities are essential to quality and form an integral part of KTH’s core values as a university and public authority.

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring 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. Maximally 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 12 months, with access according to agreement.

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