Doctoral (PhD) Student Position: Join the prestigious Karolinska Institutet as a doctoral student in the Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology (MTC) to explore host-pathogen interactions in Mycobacteria tuberculosis using advanced proteomics and genomics techniques. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a leading research environment, gaining hands-on experience in cutting-edge methodologies.
Doctoral (PhD) Student Position in Characterization of Mycobacteria Host-Pathogen Interactions Using Multi-Omics Approaches
Summary Table
| Designation | Doctoral (PhD) Student |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Characterization of Mycobacteria host-pathogen interactions |
| Location | Solna, Sweden |
| Eligibility | Master’s degree, English proficiency |
| Job Description | Mass-spectrometry, genomics, computational biology |
| How to Apply | Submit application via Varbi system |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 July 2024, 11:59 PM CEST |
Designation
Doctoral (PhD) Student
Research Area
Characterization of Mycobacteria Host-Pathogen Interactions using Multi-Omics Approaches
Location
Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology (MTC), Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification
General Eligibility Requirements:
- Master’s degree or equivalent qualifications.
- Courses totaling at least 240 credits, with 60 credits at the master’s level.
- Equivalent knowledge from Sweden or abroad.
Specific Eligibility Requirements:
- Proficiency in English equivalent to English B/English 6 at Swedish upper secondary school.
Skills and Personal Qualities:
- Interest and experience in mycobacteria biology.
- Experience in mycobacteria and macrophage culture.
- Proficiency in molecular biology techniques (e.g., cloning, protein expression, purification, PCR, Western blot).
- Meritorious: Experience in BSL3 laboratories.
Job Description
As a doctoral student in the Fossati lab, you will:
- Gain expertise in mass-spectrometry based proteomics and computational systems biology.
- Participate in functional and comparative genomics projects.
- Enroll in relevant PhD courses at Karolinska Institutet.
- Engage in MTC’s research seminars and educational activities.
- Collaborate with national and international research groups.
- Receive a contractual salary and access to professional development opportunities.
How to Apply
Submit your application through the Varbi recruitment system. Include:
- A personal letter and CV.
- Degree projects and previous publications.
- Documents certifying your general and specific eligibility.
- Any additional documentation showing relevant skills and qualities.
Last Date for Apply
20 July 2024, 11:59 PM CEST
Contact
- Andrea Fossati: andrea.fossati@ki.se
- Union Representatives:
- Taher Darreh-Shori, SACO: taher.darreh-shori@ki.se
- Carina Eklund, OFR: 08-58582665
- Henry Wölling, SEKO: henry.wolling@ki.se
Additional Information
For more details, visit Karolinska Institutet MTC and Fossati Lab.
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