Download Stipend for Postdoctoral studies in biochemistry/cell biology

Stipend for Postdoctoral studies in biochemistry/cell biology
Department of Neurobiology, care sciences and society
The Department of Neurobiology, care sciences and society comprises 12 divisions and has at about 400 employees.
The NVS-department is located at KI Campus-Huddinge. The Department is responsible for education at basic and
advanced levels, research education and clinical and experimental research within the different areas represented by
the divisions.
Division
The Division for Neurogeriatrics investigates Alzheimer Disease and similar disorders and integrates basic science and
clinical research.
Duties
Our research group is interested in identifying novel targets and biomarkers that may lead to improved therapeutic
approaches to Alzheimer disease and other dementias. We are looking for a highly motivated person that is well
acquainted with basic biochemical and cell biological techniques. Previous experience from neuroscience, membrane
proteins, protein labeling, studies on protein interactions, confocal and super-resolution microscopy, and cell culturing
is meritorious.
Type of scholarship
This educational scholarship, which is paid for a maximum of one year is tax-exempt. The amount is set for a
maximum of six months at a time and is paid out on a monthly basis.
Application process
An application must contain the following documents in English:
1. Curriculum vitae and qualifications
2. A complete list of publications
3. A summary of current work (no more than one page)
4. Verification from the thesis defence committee or the equivalent (only if the thesis defence is scheduled within three
months after the application deadline)
The application is to be submitted by e-mail to Lars Tjernberg.
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 offer 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.
Type of employment: Postdoctoral studies
Working hours: Full time
City: Stockholm
Country Sweden
Contact: Lars Tjernberg, Associate Professor, [email protected], +46 (0) 8 585 83501
Sophia Schedin Weiss, Associate Professor, [email protected], +46(0) 8 585 83625
Last application date: January 16, 2015