Doctoral student in Molecular Genomics
School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health at KTH
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Project description
Third-cycle subject: Gene Technology
The Molecular Genomics lab investigates genome regulation, chromatin architecture and transcriptional mechanisms. We use and develop techniques that track nascent transcription at a nucleotide-resolution, measuring rate-limiting steps of transcription at genes and enhancers. The broad scope of Your project is to gain mechanistic understanding on how chromatin architecture and transcription are coordinated at genes and enhancers, and how cells orchestrate transcriptional program in physiologically relevant settings, such as acute stress responses, differentiation and disease progression.
The Molekylar Genomics laboratory is part of Science for Life Laboratory (http://www.scilifelab.se/), a national center for Natural Sciences in Sweden.
Job assignments
As a PhD student in Molecular Genomics, you will investigate genome organisation, mechanisms of transcription and cellular responses. You will use and develop advanced biochemical methods and data analytical tools, including run-on, ChIP-seq and ATAC-seq based genome-wide assays. The successful candidate will take a strong lead on planning and performing original research in the fields of cell and molecular biology, genomics and gene technology. You are driven and motivated to understand how transcription is orchestrated at genes and enhancers, and how developmental processes, rapid cellular responses and transcriptional memory are mechanistically regulated in cells and organisms.
Supervision: Assistant Professor, Anniina Vihervaara.
What we offer
- The possibility to study in a dynamic and international research environment in collaboration with industries and prominent universities from all over the world.Read more
- A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral student salary agreement.
- A postgraduate education at an institution that is active and supportive in matters pertaining to working conditions, gender equality and diversity as well as study environment.
- Work and study in Stockholm, close to nature and the water.
- Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH.
Eligibility
To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:
- passed a degree at advanced level,
- completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or
- in any other way acquired within or outside the country acquired essentially equivalent knowledge.
- Requirements for English equivalent to English B/6, read more here
Requirements
- Master of Sciences degree in cell biology, molecular biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics or a related topic.
- Laboratory experience in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry or biotechnology
- Experiecne in analysing genome regulation, mRNA expression or protein levels.
Prefered qualifications
- Biochemical or data analytical skills in deep-sequencing techniques (e.g. ChIP-seq, CUT & Run, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq).
- Experience in mass spectorometry or genome editing (e.g. CRISPR, cloning).
- Experience in analysing cellular responses or developmental processes
Selection
In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:
- independently pursue his or her work
- collaborate with others,
- have a professional approach and
- analyse and work with complex issues.
After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.
Target degree: Doctoral degree
Information regarding admission and employment
Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years ‘ time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.
Application
Apply for the position and admission through KTH’s recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.
Other information
| Type of employment | Temporary position longer than 6 months |
|---|---|
| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | According to agreement |
| Salary | Monthly salary according to KTH’s doctoral student salary agreement |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Working hours | 100% |
| City | Solna |
| County | Stockholms län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | C-2021-0161 |
| Contact | Anniina Vihervaara, e-post: viher@kth.se |
| Published | 11.Mar.2021 |
| Last application date | 30.Apr.2021 11:59 PM CET |