Postdoc: Metabolic Targets & MYC-Driven Differentiation

Karolinska Institutet; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 290,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to gym facilities

Opportunities for collaboration and exchange of knowledge

Job summary

Karolinska Institutet seeks a motivated postdoctoral researcher to study novel metabolic targets related to tumors. The role focuses on investigating MYC's impact on metabolic reprogramming and differentiation strategies in childhood tumors like neuroblastoma.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science and proficiency in standard molecular and cell biology techniques. Working in a dynamic lab environment, candidates can expect opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in writing grant applications and supervising Bachelor and Master students.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate MYC's impact in metabolic reprogramming.
• Identify alternative strategies to induce differentiation in childhood tumors.
• Design experiments, perform research, analyze data, and present findings.

Skills

Advanced cell culture

Drug testing

Immunofluorescence

PCR

Western blot

Imaging techniques

Data analysis

Metabolic profiling assays

Sample preparation for Lipidomics

Proteomics

RNAseq

Omics analysis knowledge

Lentivirus transduction

In vivo studies in mice

Immunohistochemistry

Figure creation with Biorender

Education

Ph.D. in Biomedical Science

Job description

Karolinska Institutet seeks a motivated postdoctoral researcher to study novel metabolic targets related to tumors. The role focuses on investigating MYC's impact on metabolic reprogramming and differentiation strategies in childhood tumors like neuroblastoma.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science and proficiency in standard molecular and cell biology techniques. Working in a dynamic lab environment, candidates can expect opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.