PhD Candidate: DNA/RNA Nanostructures for Cancer Therapy

Varbi Recruit; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 401,760 - 535,680; Full time

Job summary

Karolinska Institutet invites applications for a doctoral student position to develop DNA/RNA nanostructures as novel therapies. Based at Scilifelab Campus Solna, the project uses high-throughput screening, sequencing, and bioinformatics to identify structures affecting cancer cells.

The candidate will design and perform experiments, analyze data, and work within a multidisciplinary team. English proficiency and a Master’s in a relevant field are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, nanotechnology, biomedicine, chemistry)
• Wet lab experience in molecular biology techniques (PCR, nucleic acid handling)
• Experience in computational data analysis (e.g., Python)
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team

Responsibilities

• Design and run experiments; analyze and interpret data
• Develop new DNA/RNA nanostructures for targeted therapeutics
• Work with high-throughput screening and sequencing data
• Collaborate across a multidisciplinary team

Skills

Molecular biology

Biotechnology

Biochemistry

PCR

Python

Education

Master's degree in molecular biology/biotechnology/biochemistry

Tools

DNA nanostructure design

DNA–protein conjugation

Job description

Karolinska Institutet invites applications for a doctoral student position to develop DNA/RNA nanostructures as novel therapies. Based at Scilifelab Campus Solna, the project uses high-throughput screening, sequencing, and bioinformatics to identify structures affecting cancer cells.

The candidate will design and perform experiments, analyze data, and work within a multidisciplinary team. English proficiency and a Master’s in a relevant field are required.