Doctoral (PhD) student position in immunology

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Job summary

Karolinska Institutet in Solna invites applications for a Doctoral (PhD) student position in immunology. The project combines wet lab work with computational analyses to study human immunogenetics and adaptive immunity.

The successful candidate will pursue an individual study plan under supervision, join a leading international research group, and receive a doctoral salary for up to four years. Experience with monoclonal antibody isolation, single-cell PCR and genomic analyses is preferred;

Qualifications

Experience with both wet lab and computational analysis and immunogenetics.
Must have genuine interest in immunology and genetics.
Candidates should have experience with high-throughput genotyping techniques and antibody work.

Responsibilities

Pursue a doctoral study project under supervision with an individual study plan.
Engage in high-quality immunology research combining wet lab and computational approaches.
Develop and apply genomics techniques to study immunogenetic variation.

Skills

Immunogenetic analysis

Molecular biology techniques

Single cell PCR

Monoclonal antibody isolation

Genetic analysis of genomic loci

Expressed antibody repertoires

Computational analysis

Education

Doctoral student eligibility (PhD)

Job description

Doctoral (PhD) student position in immunology

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

The Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology announces an opportunity to join the research group of Professor Gunilla Karlsson Hedestam as a PhD student in immunology. The group studies adaptive immunity and immunogenetics using a combination of wet lab and computational approaches. For more information, take a look at our website.

The Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology (MTC) at Karolinska Institutet conducts research and teaching within immunology, infection biology, cell biology and cancer. Our key words are multidisciplinary, bridging, national and international collaborations.

The doctoral student project and the duties of the doctoral student

The candidate should have documented experience with both wet lab and computational analysis, have a genuine interest in immunology and genetics and be highly self-motivated. The project will use high throughput genotyping techniques, monoclonal antibody isolation, deep immune-repertoire sequencing and a range of genomics techniques to investigate the impact of human immunogenetic variation for biological functions.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment full of expertise and curiosity. 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, a well-educated supervisor, 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:

have been awarded a second-cycle/advanced/master qualification (i.e. master degree), or
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
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.

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.

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.

Requirements We are looking for a candidate with a robust understanding of immunogenetic analysis and previous hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques including single cell PCR, monoclonal antibody isolation and genetic analysis of complex genomic loci and expressed antibody repertoires.

Meritorious The candidate should also have experience in coding and computational analysis for medical research.

Terms and conditions

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

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.

KI applies a salary scale when setting salaries for doctoral students.

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Type of employment

Type of employment PhD placement

Contract type

Contract type Full time

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