PhD student in Biophysics

The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics
SciLifeLab (SciLifeLab) is a national center for molecular biosciences with focus on health and environmental research. The center combines frontline technical expertise with advanced knowledge of translational medicine and molecular bioscience. SciLifeLab is a national resource hosted by Karolinska Institutet, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm University and Uppsala University. The center also collaborates with several other universities.

The employment will be placed at the Department of biochemistry and biophysics, at Stockholm university.

More information about us, please visit: the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics.

Subject area

Your studies in Biophysics will be on the project: “Biophysical investigations of molecular recognition in high-throughput”.

Sequence specific binding and recognition between DNA, RNA and protein control life at the molecular level. Despite the significance of these interactions, quantitatively predicting binding from nucleotide or protein sequences still remains a challenge. The research group of Emil Marklund investigates how sequence information in biological macromolecules governs recognition, binding, and dynamical structure. This project aims to build physical and predictive binding models by performing high-throughput and quantitative biochemical binding measurements across hundreds of thousands of sequence variants.

We are seeking PhD candidates with strong and documented backgrounds in biophysics, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related fields. Proficiency with molecular cloning, protein purification, cell culture, fluorescence microscopy, image analysis, mathematical modeling of dynamical systems, and machine learning is advantageous. Priority will be given to candidates with the overall highest experience in these fields, however prior experience with all the listed techniques is not a requirement and we encourage applicants of different backgrounds to apply. We are looking for candidates who work well in a team and contribute to a positive work environment. The selected PhD candidate will be joining a dynamic and interdisciplinary lab that aims to do ambitious science based in SciLifeLab in Stockholm, a vibrant hub for scientific research.

Qualification requirements

In order to be admitted to postgraduate education, the applicant must have the general and specific entry requirements. The qualification requirements must be met by the deadline for applications.

You meet general entry requirements if you have completed a second-cycle degree, or completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

In order to meet the specific entry requirements for acceptance in the Biophysics program, the applicant must have passed courses within the first and second cycles of at least 120 credits in Physics or Chemistry and at the second level, courses of at least 60 credits Biophysics, Biochemistry or Physical Chemistry including a 30 credit Degree Project (thesis).

Selection

The selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their capacity to benefit from the training. The following criteria will be used to assess this capacity:

documented knowledge in a relevant field of research
capacity for analytical and creativ thinking
initiative
independence
ability to collaborate
written and oral proficiency in both Swedish and English.

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University.

About the post

We offer a fixed-term employment as a doctoral student according to Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100). The period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for four years. As a doctoral student, you should primarily devote yourself to your own doctoral education, but the employment may include work with education, research and administration to a limited extent (maximum 20 %).

A new employment as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, the employment is then renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

For more information, please contact, Associate Professor Emil Marklund, emil.marklund@dbb.su.se.

Application

Apply for the PhD student position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a personal letter and CV as well as the attachments requested in the application form. 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.

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You are welcome to apply!