Postdoctoral Researcher in Genome Engineering: The Department of Laboratory Medicine is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to contribute to groundbreaking medical research in the fields of genome engineering and cell therapy. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary environment focused on the development and clinical application of novel cell and gene therapies.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Genome Engineering for Cell Therapy
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Table:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Genome Engineering, Cell Therapy |
| Location | Flemingsberg, Sweden |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Doctorate or foreign equivalent; specific expertise required |
| Application Process | Submit application via Varbi recruitment system |
| Last Date to Apply | 9 July 2025 |
Research Area:
- Genome Engineering
- Cell Therapy
- Synthetic Biology
- Computational Algorithms
- Regenerative Medicine
Location:
Flemingsberg, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A PhD or foreign degree deemed equivalent to a doctorate is required.
- Candidates must have expertise in molecular tools (e.g., CRISPR), cell culture, molecular cloning, and bioinformatics analyses.
- Proficiency in statistics and programming is highly meriting, especially in gene regulatory networks, machine learning, and bioinformatics tools.
- Excellent verbal and written English skills are necessary.
- Experience in mentoring students is a plus.
Job Description:
The postdoctoral position involves a combination of experimental and computational work aimed at developing technologies for regenerative cell therapies. Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting experimental work using CRISPR-based transcriptional control, molecular cloning, cell culture, and standard laboratory methods like flow cytometry and RT-qPCR.
- Analyzing omics data and computational modeling.
- Collaborating within an interdisciplinary team focused on advancing therapeutic applications through synthetic biology techniques.
- Mentoring student researchers in the lab.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must submit the following documents in English or Swedish via the Varbi recruitment system:
- A complete curriculum vitae, including:
- Date of the thesis defense
- Title of the thesis
- Previous academic positions
- Current position
- Academic distinctions
- Committee work
- A complete list of publications.
- A summary of current work (no more than one page).
Last Date to Apply:
9 July 2025
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