Postdoctoral Position in Periodontal Pathogenesis at Karolinska Institute

Karolinska
Institute is delighted to offer a Postdoctoral position in periodontal
pathogenesis (scholarship) to study in Sweden. International applicants are
eligible to apply for this position.
Karolinska
Institutet is one of the world’s leading medical universities with the vision
to make a decisive contribution to improving human health. In Sweden,
Karolinska Institutet accounts for the single largest share of the medical
academic research and has the largest collection of medical education. Every
year, the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute nominates recipients of
the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine.

Course
Level:
Scholarship
is available to pursue Postdoctoral programme.
Study
Subject:

Scholarship is awarded in periodontal pathogenesis. This postdoctoral position
is available from Fall 2017 in the research group of Prof. Nagihan Bostanci, at
the newly formed Division of Oral Diseases, Department of Dental Medicine,
Karolinska Institutet. The postdoctoral scientist who will fulfil this position
is expected to be independent, with a strong background in host-biofilm
interaction modelling and application of quantitative proteomics, to carry out
a research project focused on the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases. This
interdisciplinary project requires knowledge and skills in cell biology,
microbiology, molecular biology and high-throughput omic technologies.
Number
of Scholarships:
One
scholarship available.
Scholarship
can be taken in
Sweden
Eligibility: The following
criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the
scholarship:
Qualifications
The
applicant must hold a doctoral degree or a foreign qualification equivalent to
a doctorate. A Ph.D. in biological/natural sciences is required, preferably on
related to the study of oral/periodontal diseases. Experience in organotypic
tissue cultures, biofilm models and quantitative proteomics is a strong merit.
The successful candidate should demonstrate competence and independence in
performing laboratory work, be highly motivated and exhibit strong
organisational, writing, and communication skills.
Entry
requirements
Scholarships
for carrying out postdoctoral research may be granted to persons living in
other countries who come to Sweden with the intention of only staying in Sweden
for all or part of their postdoctoral education at KI. Persons who are resident
in Sweden and/or have carried out all or part of their academic education at KI
or some other educational institution in Sweden cannot be considered for
scholarships from KI. The head of the department determines whether their
previous training and scholarly qualifications correspond to a Swedish PhD or
higher.
Nationality:
International
applicants are eligible to apply for this position.
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirements: The applicant must hold a doctoral degree or a foreign
qualification equivalent to a doctorate.
English
Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are
usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher
level required by the University.
How
to Apply:

An application must contain the following documents in English:
Curriculum
vitae and qualifications – a complete curriculum vitae, including date of the
thesis defense, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic
title, current positions, distinctions, student supervision and committee
work. A complete list of publications A motivation
letter Contact information of three references, recommendation letters
also welcome.A summary of current work (no more than one
page) Verifications for crediting of illness, military service, work for
labour unions or student organisations, parental leave or similar
circumstances Verification from the thesis defence committee or the
equivalent (only if the thesis defence is scheduled within three months after
the application deadline).
The
application is to be submitted to the MyNetwork recruitment system
Application
Deadline:
Application
deadline is September 11, 2017.
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