Postdoctoral Researcher in Phage Biology: Join the Systems Virology research group at the Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology (MTC) at Karolinska Institutet. Contribute to top-quality medical research and be a part of a multidisciplinary and collaborative team.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Phage Biology and Antimicrobial Resistance
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Type of Employment | Temporary position |
| Contract Type | Full time |
| First Day of Employment | According to the agreement |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Full-time Equivalent | 100% |
| City | Solna |
| County | Stockholms län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference Number | STÖD 2-3473/2024 |
| Published | 12.Sep.2024 |
| Last Application Date | 31.Oct.2024 11:59 PM CET |
Research Area: Phage Biology and Antimicrobial Resistance
Location:
Solna, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A doctoral degree or its equivalent
- Experience in the field of phage biology and phage engineering with a focus on augmentation of phage efficacy using genetic engineering
- Expertise in forward and reverse genetic screens, CRISPRi, molecular cloning, basic biochemistry, phage recombineering, and virology/phage biology techniques
- Knowledge of Python/R/bash/unix is a plus
Job Description:
As a member of the Systems Virology research group, you will contribute to the investigation of bacterial immune systems composition and mechanism, employing a combination of bulk NGS technologies and high-throughput interaction proteomics approaches. Key responsibilities include:
- Application and development of novel genetic screenings (based on CRISPRi) to characterize phage genes influencing clinical efficacy against bacterial pathogens
- Characterization of phage genes in their molecular context using interaction proteomics
- Engineering ‘super-phages’ displaying increased efficacy against clinical isolates
- Project design and management, data generation, analysis, and interpretation
- Collaboration with fellow team members, other groups at KI/SciLifeLab
- Dissemination of scientific findings through authorship of research papers, participation in scientific conferences, and effective communication with colleagues
How to Apply:
An employment application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:
- A complete resumé, including date of the thesis defense, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work
- A complete list of publications
- A summary of current work (no more than one page)
Welcome to apply at the latest by 2024-10-31. The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.
Last Date for Apply:
31st October 2024 in CET (11:59 PM)
