Postdoctoral studies in the Viral Hepatitis Group (Scholarship) : Stockholm, Sweden

The Department of Laboratory Medicine consists of 9 divisions and is active in many areas of Laboratory Medicine. The department is involved in advanced basic scientific, clinical and epidemiological research. The department is one of the largest departments of education at Karolinska Institutet.

Division

The research within the Viral Hepatitis Group is focused on characterizing human and murine immune responses to the hepatitis B, C and D viruses. The current position will participate in the development and testing of new RNA-based vaccines for viral hepatitis.

Duties

We are seeking a postdoctoral scientist to work with immunogenicity studies in mouse models and to develop new transgenic mouse models.

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a PhD in an area relevant for viral immunology. The applicant should have an extensive training in molecular biology and immunological techniques such as characterization of T cells by flow cytometry. Documented experience with animal experiments is needed. The applicant should be proficient in the English language.

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 four years after the receipt of a PhD or the equivalent, is tax-exempt.

The amount is set for twelve months at a time and is paid out on a monthly basis. In exceptional cases, shorter periods may be acceptable.

Application process

An application must contain the following documents in English:

• Curriculum vitae and qualifications, presented in accordance with Karolinska Institutet’s qualifications portfolio (http://ki.se/meritportfolj )
• A complete list of publications
• A summary of current work (no more than one page)
• Verifications for crediting of illness, military service, work for labour unions or student organisations, parental leave or similar circumstances
• Verification from the thesis defence committee or the equivalent (only if the thesis defence is scheduled within three months after the application deadline)
• A list of at least two referees

The application is to be submitted on the MyNetwork recruitment system.

Karolinska Institutet is one of the world´s leading medical universities. Its mission is to contribute to the improvement of human health through research and education. Karolinska Institutet accounts for over 40 per cent of the medical academic research conducted in Sweden and offers the country´s broadest range of education in medicine and health sciences. Since 1901 the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet has selected the Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine.

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Type of position Postdoctoral scholarship
Working hours Full time
Reference number 2-2083/2015
Start date As soon as possible