PhD Candidate: Virus-Host Interactions & Immunometabolism

Karolinska Institutet; Stockholms kommun; Presencial; SEK 504.000 - 624.000; Jornada completa

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International MSCA Doctoral Network

Descripción de la vacante

Karolinska Institutet invites applications for a doctoral student to investigate mechanisms of PLpro-mediated host‑cell reprogramming in SARS‑CoV‑2 infection. The project is part of the MERIT MSCA Doctoral Network and involves international secondments, multidisciplinary training, and collaboration with leading researchers in virus‑host interactions.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in a relevant field, strong analytical skills, and a keen interest in molecular virology and

Formación

• Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., molecular biology, virology, immunology)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary international team
• Excellent written and oral scientific communication skills

Responsabilidades

• Investigate PLpro‑mediated host‑cell reprogramming and its effects on antiviral signalling and metabolism
• Use molecular, cellular and organoid models to study SARS‑CoV‑2–host interactions
• Collaborate with MSCA network partners and participate in network training and secondments

Conocimientos

Virus-host interactions

Molecular virology

Immunology

Cell biology

Analytical skills

Scientific communication

Educación

Master's degree

Descripción del empleo

Karolinska Institutet invites applications for a doctoral student to investigate mechanisms of PLpro-mediated host‑cell reprogramming in SARS‑CoV‑2 infection. The project is part of the MERIT MSCA Doctoral Network and involves international secondments, multidisciplinary training, and collaboration with leading researchers in virus‑host interactions.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in a relevant field, strong analytical skills, and a keen interest in molecular virology and