Postdoc in antibody engineering. - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

Hober lab is dedicated to advancing predictable and robust systems for protein production, purification, and detection. Our research spans protein engineering for therapeutic development, diagnostics, and bioprocessing, as well as the development of high-throughput and pilot-scale production systems.

We are now seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral researcher to drive a project focused on engineering of antibodies. The work will center on development and engineering of IgA. This project offers an exciting opportunity to develop next-generation therapeutic antibodies by tailoring the antibodies biological activity. A unique strength of this project is the integration with the COMMUNITY biobank at Karolinska Institutet, comprising over 60,000 nasal secretion samples with defined protection correlates.

The Postdoctoral researcher we are searching for should have a solid background in phage display, protein engineering and protein characterization and be eager to apply engineering strategies to advance the design and function of next-generation therapeutic antibodies.

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.
• The research profile, as documented by previous publications, including PhD thesis, is aligned with the job description.
• Ability to work independently towards achieving goals of the project.
• Capability to work in collaboration with other researchers as proven by previous publications and projects.
• Good English language and communication skills, for the day to day work. As proven by previous oral presentations at conferences and other relevant forums. 

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Experience in phage display, protein engineering, and protein characterization 
• Good communicative skills, team work competence and collaborative abilities, as well as capability to work independently.
• Motivation and dedication to research work is a very strong merit.
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality Independence 

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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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 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.

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