at the Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute. Closing date: 1 April 2022.

The Department of Molecular Biosciences, Wenner-Gren Institute (MBW) conducts experimental basic research in molecular cell biology, intergrative biology and infection and immune biology. The research environment is characterized by a modern and advanced methodology and has a strong international profile. MBW is one of the larger departments of the Faculty of Science at Stockholm University with more than 30 research groups and about 180 employees, of whom 65 are doctoral students.

Read more about MBW at www.su.se/mbw.

Project description
The position is anounced for activity in a research project dealing with protein quality control systems of yeast cells and specifically characterization of the interface of chaperones and protolytic systems. The goal of the project is to understand cellular mechanisms on the cell biological and biochemical levels. The project is part of Associate Professor Claes Andréasson’s research activities

Main responsibilities
The position involves research in yeast chaperone biology. The researcher will continue on a on-going research project in close collaboration with other members of the Andréasson group.

Qualification requirements
Researchers are appointed primarily for purposes of research and must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria
In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills relevant to the project, to the previous research experience and to the ability to collaborate within the research group. The candidate should have documented insight into chaperone-mediated protein quality control and extensive experience in yeast-specific molecular biology techniques such as molecular cloning, yeast genetics, culture, protein biochemistry, and assays specific for the study of chaperones and protein quality control.

Research experience using the model organism Saccharomyces cerevisiae is also required. The candidate have a high-quality publication record and motivation to study underlying mechanisms of eukaryotic protein quality control. Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken, are a requisite. Scientific writing skills are also considered as an asset.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time limited position from 2022-08-01 until 2023-07-31 with the possibility of extension.

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Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from the Claes Andréasson telephone: +46 8 16 42 02, claes.andreasson@su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/Lärarförbundet), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

  • Your contact details and personal data
  • Your highest degree
  • Your language skills
  • Contact details for 2 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
  • Research proposal (no more than 2 pages) describing:
    – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
    – why and how you wish to complete the project
    – what makes you suitable for the project in question
  • Copy of PhD diploma

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

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Closing date: 01/04/2022

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