Postdoctoral Researcher in Phage Biology: The Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology at Karolinska Institutet is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to develop innovative phage-based antimicrobials targeting multi-drug resistant pathogens. Join a dynamic research environment that promotes collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches in addressing pressing health challenges.
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area
Phage Biology and Antimicrobial Resistance
Location
Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants must possess a PhD or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a Swedish PhD, completed within the last three years (or earlier with special circumstances).
- Strong background in microbiology and antimicrobial resistance.
- Expertise in bacterial culture and phenotypic screenings.
- Extensive knowledge of antimicrobial testing in BSL2/BSL3 settings.
- Basic molecular cloning skills (primers design, PCR, restriction, ligation, Golden Gate assembly, competent cells preparation, bacterial transformation, plasmid purification, gel electrophoresis, etc.).
- Basic biochemistry knowledge (protein expression, purification, western blots, immunofluorescence).
- Familiarity with virology/phage biology techniques (plaque assay, phage isolation, etc.).
- Working knowledge of comparative genomics and sequence analysis.
Job Description
The successful candidate will focus on developing and testing new phage-based antimicrobials against clinically significant multi-drug resistant pathogens, including E. coli, K. pneumoniae, P. aeruginosa, A. baumannii, M. tuberculosis, and M. abscessus. The role offers the opportunity to work on combination therapies utilizing phages and contribute to the development of phage therapeutics that are ready for pre-clinical testing. The position will foster interaction with other researchers through the KI-SciLifeLab Clinical Translational Postdoc Program and will be conducted within a collaborative network.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the Varbi recruitment system. The application must include:
- PhD certificate
- A complete resume, including the date of thesis defense, title of thesis, previous academic positions, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work
- A complete list of publications
- A summary of current work (maximum one page)
Last Date to Apply
March 31, 2025
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