PhD student in next-generation targeted protein therapeutics

Project description

Research education subject: Biotechnology

The design and development of new functions and properties of natural and artificial proteins is a growing research discipline with applications in many different areas, primarily medicine and diagnostics. Research at the department of Protein Engineering is largely focused on this field. The advertised position is within directed evolution, i.e., the use of large collections of protein variants expressed in, for example, microorganisms from which new proteins with desired properties can be selected. The projects will involve early development of protein-based drug candidates for diagnostics and therapy within neurodegenerative diseases. The doctoral position also includes 10% departmental service.

Supervision: Principal supervisor John Löfblom and co-supervisor Stefan Ståhl are proposed to supervise the doctoral student. Decision is made upon admission

Eligibility for admission

To be admitted to doctoral studies (Chapter 7, Section 39 of the Higher Education Ordinance) the applicant must have basic eligibility:

of a degree at an advanced level, or completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits are at an advanced level, or in some other way, within or outside the country, acquired knowledge mainly corresponding to this.

In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English corresponding to Engelska B/6.

Selection

To succeed in your doctoral studies at KTH, you need to be goal-oriented and persistent in your work. During the selection of applicants, the ability to:

independently drive your work forward, be able to collaborate with others, have a professional approach and analyze and work with complex issues.

is assessed.

Documented experience of the following is meritorious:

molecular methods related to research on the blood-brain barrier flow cytometry cell display-based methods recombinant protein production and purification biochemical and biophysical characterization of affinity proteins

After the eligibility requirements, great importance will be placed on personal qualities.

Target degree: Doctoral degree

Information about admission and employment

Only those admitted to doctoral studies may be employed as a doctoral student. The total period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for four years. An employed doctoral student may, to a limited extent (at most 20%), perform certain tasks within, e.g., education and administration. A new employment as a doctoral student is valid for at most one year; the employment may thereafter be renewed for at most two years at a time. For studies intended to be completed with a licentiate degree, the total period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for two years.

As a doctoral student, you will benefit from KTH's employment benefits and have a monthly salary according to KTH's agreement for doctoral salaries. Read more about Forskarstudier vid KTH | KTH | Sweden.

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Application

You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are primarily responsible for ensuring that your application is complete when it is submitted.

The application shall contain the following

Copies of degree certificates and transcripts from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages. Copies of originals must be certified. CV with relevant professional experience and knowledge. Cover letter with a concise account of why you want to pursue doctoral studies, about your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Max 2 pages) Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please attach a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

The application must be available to KTH no later than the last application date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

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