Postdoctoral Researcher in Mitochondrial Dynamics: Join the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society at Karolinska Institutet (KI) in conducting cutting-edge research in aging, dementia, and neurodegenerative diseases. This postdoctoral position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the understanding of mitochondrial dynamics in neurodegeneration, particularly in Alzheimer’s disease models. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic research group, utilizing advanced imaging techniques and proteomic analysis to elucidate the role of mitochondria in neurodegenerative processes.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Mitochondrial Dynamics in Neurodegeneration (Scholarship)
Summary Table:
- Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
- Research Area: Mitochondrial Dynamics in Neurodegeneration
- Location: BioClinicum, KI-Campus Solna, Stockholm, Sweden
- Type of Employment: Postdoctoral Scholarship
- Contract Type: Full-time
- First Day of Employment: According to Agreement
- Salary: Scholarship
- Number of Positions: 1
- Full-time Equivalent: 100%
- City: Solna
- County: Stockholms län
- Country: Sweden
- Reference Number: STÖD 2-1906/2024
- Published: 06.May.2024
- Last Application Date: 03.Jun.2024 11:59 PM CEST
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Mitochondrial Dynamics in Neurodegeneration
Location: BioClinicum, KI-Campus Solna, Stockholm, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification: We seek a highly motivated and team-oriented postdoctoral researcher with a background in neuroscience and a keen interest in mitochondrial biology. The ideal candidate will have:
- A Ph.D. in a relevant field or a foreign degree deemed equivalent
- Documented experience in high-resolution fluorescence imaging
- Proficiency in imaging analysis software such as ImageJ and Imaris
- Advantageous experience in proteomic analysis
- Expertise in primary cell culture, mice manipulation, and virus injections are merits
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Job Description: The successful candidate will join our research group focused on investigating the role of mitochondria and energy metabolism in neurodegeneration, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. Responsibilities include:
- Conducting spatial-resolved proteomic and imaging mapping of mitochondria in astrocytes from Alzheimer’s disease models
- Investigating mitochondrial membrane dynamics and identifying new regulators relevant to neurodegeneration processes
- Utilizing 2-D and 3-D cocultures, proteomics, confocal, and super-resolution microscopy, along with high-resolution respirometry
- Collaborating within the research group to achieve common goals and advance research interests
- Providing support in experimental design and execution to other group members
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following documents in English or Swedish through the Varbi recruitment system:
- Complete curriculum vitae, including academic history, positions held, distinctions, and committee work
- List of publications
- Summary of current work (no more than one page)
Deadline for Application: 03.Jun.2024 11:59 PM CEST
Contact Information:
- Luana Naia, Assistant Professor, Phone: 0739584914
- Maria Ankarcrona, Professor, Phone: 08-52483577
- Johanna Lundblad, HR, Phone: 08-52486835
Union Representatives:
- Taher Darreh-Shori, SACO, Email: taher.darreh-shori@ki.se
- Henry Wölling, SEKO, Email: henry.wolling@ki.se
- Carina Eklund, OFR, Phone: 08-58582665
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