Karolinska Institutet has a vacancy for A doctoral student with doctoral grant in Structural Immunology/Bacteriology Department Department of Medicine, Huddinge Description of research group and project Center for Infectious Medicine (CIM), Department of Medicine, Huddinge is looking for a PhD student who will work with Associate Professor Adnane Achour and his colleagues in order to determine the three-dimensional structures of virulence-associated proteins derived from various pathogens. The Achour research group is a part of the Center for Infectious Medicine (CIM), Department of Medicine Huddinge, and is localized within the Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell biology (MTC) at Solna campus. The research projects of the Achour group are bridging immunology and structural biology. The PhD student candidate will actively participate in projects aiming to unravel the molecular basis of action of specific pathogen-associated proteins. Besides X-ray crystallography, techniques and approaches included within the proposed projects include molecular biology, biochemistry and biophysical approaches such as surface plasmon resonance. The overall aim of the projects is to assess the molecular basis for recognition of ligands by specific pathogen-associated proteins and their mode of action. Duties and responsibilities The proposed projects represent a unique opportunity for a PhD student to acquire deep insights into immunology/microbiology, biochemistry and structural biology using a variety of techniques already well established within the Achour laboratory. The duties and responsibilities of the PhD candidate are to lead the proposed project(s) under the close supervision of his/her supervisors, and in close collaboration with his/her colleagues within the research group. By the end of the PhD study period, the candidate should have acquired a deep knowledge in molecular biology and biochemistry as well as a broad knowledge in immunology and structural biology. The PhD candidate should demonstrate excellent ability to design, perform, interpret, critically assess and contextualize generated data from experimental work. Furthermore, he/she should demonstrate aptitude to discuss and spread research results to both the national and international scientific community as well as to the non-scientific community. Eligibility/Qualifications The eligible candidate must hold a Master´s degree in immunology, biophysics, mathematics, biomedicine, bacteriology, cell biology or equivalent. Previous experience in molecular biology and/or biochemistry is desirable but not absolutely required. We are seeking a highly motivated, creative person with good technical skills. The successful applicant should be fluent in English, with excellent communication capacity combined with the ability to interact effectively and work productively in a team. Emphasis will be placed on personal suitability as well as genuine enthusiasm for the topic.
To be eligible, an applicant must 1. hold a Master’s (second-cycle) degree 2. have completed course requirements of at least 240 HECs, of which at least 60 at second-cycle level, or 3. have otherwise acquired essentially equivalent competence in Sweden or abroad. Those who meet the requirements for general eligibility before July 1st, 2007, i.e. had completed a programme of higher education for at least 180 HEC or the equivalent, will continue to do so until the end of July, 2015. Selection of qualified applicants is made on the grounds of their ability to benefit from doctoral (third-cycle) education. Karolinska Institutet applies the following assessment criteria: - Documented subject knowledge of significance to the research project - Analytical skills confirmed by a scientific dissertation or the equivalent - Other documented knowledge/experience of potential significance to doctoral (third-cycle) education in the subject An overall assessment of the applicants’ qualifications will be made. The vacancy will be filled on condition that the successful applicant is admitted to doctoral (third-cycle) education. For further information on doctoral (third-cycle) education at Karolinska Institutet, see www.ki.se/doctoral. Contact person: Ass. Prof. Adnane Achour, phone: 08-5248 6216, 076-8090567, adnane.ach...@ki.se Union representatives: SACO: Ingrid Dahlman, ingrid.dahlman@ki., OFR: Eva Sjölin, eva.sjo...@ki.se Form of employment: Doctoral student Notes A doctoral student with doctoral grant yrs 1, and 2. Temporary doctoral student yrs 3, and 4. Please send your application, marked with reference number 6187/2011, to reach us by no later than November 6 2011 to KI jobb or, to Anna Maria Bernstein, M 54; Karolinska Institutet, 141 86 Stockholm, anna.maria.bernst...@ki.se. The following documents should be enclosed with your application in English or Swedish: - Personal letter of introduction and CV - Copy of degree certificate and grades
