瑞典卡罗林斯卡学院物理生物学博士后职位

Postdoc in physical biology

Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Karolinska Institutet

Job description


The research group of Ana Teixeira at Karolinska Institutet is looking to hire an outstanding postdoctoral fellow to join a project funded by the European Research Council (ERC) on “mechanotransduction in cell-to-cell communication”. The work involves the development and application of micro- and nanotechnologies to investigate the roles of physical stimuli in signalling mediated by membrane receptors in stem cells and cancer cells. In particular, we are investigating the roles of Eph and Notch pathways in mechanotransduction.

Qualifications


To qualify the applicant must hold a doctor´s degree or a foreign qualification deemed equivalent to a doctorate degree. The candidate must have at least one first author paper in a high quality international peer-reviewed journal. A strong drive to excel is essential. Applications are welcome from candidates with a background in biophysics, cell and molecular biology, biomedicine, bioengineering or related fields. Expertise in atomic force microscopy (AFM) applied to the life sciences is highly valued.

Entry requirements


Scholarships to pursue postdoctoral studies may be awarded to individuals who come from other countries with the intention of remaining in Sweden only while obtaining all or part of their education. The head of the department determines whether their previous training and scholarly qualifications correspond to a Swedish PhD or higher. Having received a salary or other remuneration from Karolinska Institutet during the past two years may be disqualifying. One requirement for receiving a scholarship for postdoctoral studies is central registration as a postdoc. Type of scholarship: 
Karolinska Institutet awards scholarships to pursue postdoctoral studies. This educational scholarship, which is paid for a maximum of two years within five years after the receipt of a PhD or the equivalent, is tax-exempt. There is a possibility of extension of the position with taxable salary from year 3.

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