Postdoc in genomics

KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to study links between gene regulatory variants, chromatin organization and transcription. The project blends hands-on genomics, technology development and computational biology at the National Genomics Infrastructure interface.

Collaborate with Professor Tuuli Lappalainen and Associate Professor Robert Månsson; work across genomics platforms and international functional genomics expertise.

Qualifications

• Requires a doctoral degree or equivalent.
• Research expertise in genomics, molecular or cell biology, genetics or an equivalent field.
• Prior expertise in genomics or molecular biology laboratory techniques.
• Ability to analyze large-scale genomics data.
• Strong publication record.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct postdoctoral research on links between gene regulatory variants, chromatin organization and transcription.
• Engage in hands-on genomics, technology development and computational biology.
• Collaborate with Tuuli Lappalainen and Robert Månsson groups and utilize state-of-the-art genomics platforms.

Skills

Genomics expertise

Molecular biology techniques

Data analysis of genomics data

Strong publication record

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Genomics/Molecular Biology

Tools

Genomics platforms

Sequencing instruments

Job description

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health

The Swedish National Genomics Infrastructure is looking for a postdoctoral researcher for a project aiming to leverage state-of-the-art genomics to study links between gene regulatory variants, chromatin organization and transcription. The project will combine hands-on genomics, technology development and computational biology.

The project will be conducted at the interphase between the National Genomics Infrastructure and the research groups of Professor Tuuli Lappalainen and Associate professor Robert Månsson. This brings together state-of-the-art genomics platforms, international forefront of functional genomics, molecular biology and experimental hematology.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Research expertise in genomics, molecular or cell biology, genetics or an equivalent field.
• Prior expertise in genomics or molecular cell biology laboratory techniques.
• Ability to analyze large-scale genomics data.
• Strong publication record.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Teaching abilities
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximally two pages long.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, three years.

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