Postdoc in bioengineering : Stockholm, Sweden

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 that aims to investigate mechanisms of communication between metabolic tissues. In particular, the work involves the development and application of micro- and nanotechnologies to investigate the roles of communication between tissues mediated by soluble factors.

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 engineering, biophysics, cell and molecular biology, biomedicine, bioengineering or related fields. Expertise in microfluidics is a requirement.

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.

Application process 

Applications should be sent to: ana.teixeira@ki.se

Applications should contain the following documents:
1. Curriculum vitae
2. A complete list of publications
3. Letter of intent

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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Job details

Employer:Karolinska Institutet (KI)

Website:http://ki.se/en/cmb/startpage

Location:von Eulers väg 3, Stockholm, Sweden

Expires:March 28, 2014

Job type:Postdoctoral

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Postgraduate - Doctorate/PhD

Employment type:Temporary

Job hours:Full-time