Postdoctoral Researcher in Phage Biology: The Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology (MTC) at Karolinska Institutet is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the Systems Virology research group, led by Dr. Andrea Fossati. The selected candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research in bacterial antiphage systems and will have the opportunity to be part of the KI-SciLifeLab Clinical Translational Postdoc Program.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Phage Biology and Antimicrobial Resistance
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
- Phage Biology
- Antimicrobial Resistance
- Genetic Engineering
- Bacterial Immune Systems
Location: Solna, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a Swedish doctoral degree.
- Preference will be given to candidates who have completed their doctoral degree within the last three years.
- Expertise in forward and reverse genetic screens, CRISPRi, molecular cloning, basic biochemistry, phage recombineering, and virology/phage biology techniques is required.
- Prior experience with Mycobacteria and Pseudomonas, knowledge of Python/R/bash/unix, and hands-on experience in proteomics sample preparation or data analysis are considered advantageous.
Job Description:
The selected candidate will work within the area of phage biology and phage engineering with a focus on augmentation of phage efficacy using genetic engineering. Responsibilities include applying and developing novel genetic screenings, characterizing phage genes, and engineering ‘super-phages’ displaying increased efficacy against clinical isolates. The postdoctoral researcher will play a pivotal role in project design and management, oversee data generation, conduct analyses, and provide insightful interpretations. Collaboration with fellow team members and other groups at KI/SciLifeLab will be a key aspect of the role. The successful candidate will be responsible for disseminating scientific findings through research papers, active participation in scientific conferences, and effective communication with colleagues.
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to submit the following documents in English or Swedish through the Varbi recruitment system:
- Complete resume including date of the thesis defense, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work
- Complete list of publications
- A summary of current work (not more than one page)
Last Date for Apply: 31st October 2024, 11:59 PM CET
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