Postdoctoral Researcher in Virology and Cell Biology: The Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology (MTC) at Karolinska Institutet invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the research group of Prof. Gerald McInerney. The research will focus on the cell biology of virus infection, specifically investigating alphaviruses, including the chikungunya virus. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in high-quality medical research with a collaborative and interdisciplinary team.
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area
Virology and Cell Biology
Location
Solna, Stockholm County, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification
- A PhD or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a Swedish PhD is required.
- Candidates should have obtained their doctoral degree within the last three years; however, earlier completion may be considered under special circumstances.
- Expertise in virology, cell biology, or a related field is preferred.
- Candidates with experience in -omics methodologies and a proven publication record in high-quality peer-reviewed journals are particularly encouraged to apply.
Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Employing proteomics-based methods to uncover novel interaction partners in viral infections and infection-related cellular conditions, including stress responses and interferon signaling.
- Conducting hypothesis-driven research to elucidate mechanisms critical for viral infections and host responses.
- Developing expertise in classical virology and cell biology techniques and contributing to the innovation of new methods in viral infection studies.
- Presenting research findings in esteemed academic journals and at international conferences.
- Supervising and training project students and junior staff in the lab.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit the following documents in English or Swedish:
- A complete resume, including the date of the thesis defense, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work.
- A complete list of publications.
- A summary of current work (no more than one page).
Applications should be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.
Last Date to Apply
December 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM CET
For further inquiries, please contact Prof. Gerald McInerney at gerald.mcinerney@ki.se. Join us at Karolinska Institutet to contribute to groundbreaking medical research and improve health for all!
