Doctoral (PhD) student position in Immunology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

To be a doctoral student means to devote oneself to a research project under supervision of experienced researchers and following an individual study plan. For a doctoral degree, the equivalent of four years of full-time doctoral education is required.

The research group

Professor Petter Höglund leads a translational immunology group with a focus on natural killer (NK) cells, platelets and neutrophils. See https://ki.se/en/medh/petter-hoglund-group for more information. The group is now looking for a PhD student to work on the molecular control of NK cell education.

The work will be conducted at the Center for Hematology and Regenerative medicine (HERM), a research unit within the Department of Medicine Huddinge focusing on translational hematology and immunology. HERM is located in the newly built NEO building and consists of a mix of clinical and preclinical research groups, each with a focus on clinically relevant questions in hematology, stem cell biology and immunology, including basic immunology, immunodeficiency and transfusion immunology.

The doctoral student project and the duties of the doctoral student

The aim of the project is to provide advancement in the understanding of NK cell education, defined as the process by which NK cells gain functional competence during maturation. The work follows on a long line of NK cell research in the Höglund group, in which the instructive role of MHC class I molecules on NK cell education has been in focus. In recent work, transcriptional targets have been identified using single cell RNA sequencing and a posttranscriptional regulation has been studied using high resolution confocal imaging. In addition to imaging and expression profiling, laboratory work in the project will include all aspects of an immunology lab, such as molecular biology, cell culture and flow cytometry.

What do we offer?

Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote a better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. As a doctoral student you are offered an individual research project, at least two well-educated supervisors, a vast range of elective courses and the opportunity to work in a leading research group.

Karolinska Institutet collaborates with prominent universities from all around the world, which ensures opportunities for international exchanges. You will be employed on a doctoral studentship which means that you receive a contractual salary. Employees also have access to our modern gym for free and receive reimbursements for medical care

Eligibility requirements for doctoral education

In order to participate in the selection for a doctoral position, you must meet the following general (A) and specific (B) eligibility requirements at latest by the application deadline.

It is your responsibility to certify eligibility by following the instructions on the web page Entry requirements (eligibility) for doctoral education.

A) General eligibility requirement

You meet the general eligibility requirement for doctoral/third-cycle/PhD education if you:

1. have been awarded a second-cycle/advanced/master qualification (i.e. master degree), or
2. have satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the advanced/second-cycle/master level, or
3. have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.*

Follow the instructions on the web page Entry requirements (eligibility) for doctoral education.

*If you claim equivalent knowledge, follow the instructions on the web page Assessing equivalent knowledge for general eligibility for doctoral education.

B) Specific eligibility requirement

You meet the specific eligibility requirement for doctoral/third-cycle/PhD education if you:

- Show proficiency in English equivalent to the course English B/English 6 at Swedish upper secondary school.

Follow the instructions on the web page English language requirements for doctoral education.

Verification of your documents Karolinska Institutet checks the authenticity of your documents. Karolinska Institutet reserves the right to revoke admission if supporting documents are discovered to be fraudulent. Submission of false documents is a violation of Swedish law and is considered grounds for legal action.

(A) and (B) can only be certified by the documentation requirement for doctoral education.

Skills and personal qualities

Applicants who obtained a Master degree within the area of molecular/cell biology, physiology, pharmacology or a related area or are medical students are welcome to apply. Applicants should have a deep interest in medical and biological problems. Previous experience with cell culture, molecular and biochemical techniques, flow cytometry as well as animal work is a merit. The candidate should have good social and communication skills as well as good spoken and written English language level, to effectively integrate in the research group.

We welcome a creative, hardworking and enthusiastic team player to this project. The PhD candidate is expected to take part in experimental design, experimentation, presentations, and preparation of publications.

Terms and conditions

The doctoral student will be employed on a doctoral studentship maximum 4 years full-time.

Application process

Submit your application and supporting documents through the Varbi recruitment system. Use the button in the top right corner and follow the instructions. We prefer that your application is written in English, but you can also apply in Swedish.

Your application must contain the following documents:

- A personal letter and a curriculum vitae
- Degree projects and previous publications, if any
- Any other documentation showing the desirable skills and personal qualities described above
- Documents certifying your general eligibility (see A above)
- Documents certifying your specific eligibility (see B above)

Selection

A selection will be made among eligible applicants on the basis of the ability to benefit from doctoral education. The qualifications of the applicants will be evaluated on an overall basis.

Karolinska Institutet uses the following bases of assessment:

- Documented subject knowledge of relevance to the area of research
- Analytical skill
- Other documented knowledge or experience that may be relevant to doctoral studies in the subject.

All applicants will be informed when the recruitment is completed.

Location:

Center for Hematology and Regenerative Medicine (HERM), Department of Medicine Huddinge, Karolinska Institutet Campus Flemingsberg.

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