[Socbin] Postdoc in mathematics/biostatistics/bioinformatics of Severe Malaria Department

Wed May 4 12:59:42 CEST 2011

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Karolinska Institutet invites applications for a *Postdoc in
mathematics/biostatistics/bioinformatics of Severe Malaria*

*Department*
Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology
  *Area of responsibilities/description of the work*
We are looking for a highly motivated person with background in
mathematics/biostatistics/bioinformatics to join the malaria research
division. The project will be run by professor Mats Wahlgren in a dynamic
environment consisting of other research groups.

The malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum undergoes antigenic variation to
establish persistent blood stage infections. The variant antigen, PfEMP1, is
expressed at the erythrocyte surface where it acts as a virulence adhesion
molecule bringing about severe malaria through accumulation of erythrocytes
in the micro-vasculature. We are investigating artificial Plasmodium
falciparum sequences that include virulence and erythrocyte binding
signatures to study how they interact with receptors and how they
cross-induce antibodies; see previous publications in PNAS 104, 15835, 2007,
J Exp Med, 201, 1853, 2005. Science, 293, 2098, 2001.

The work will include to identify of relevant sequences by
mathematical/bioinformatic tools.
*Qualifications*
To qualify the applicant must hold a degree or a foreign qualification
deemed equivalent in the field of mathematics/ biostatistics/
bioinformatics.

The candidate should be self-motivated, have good communication skills and
ability to interact effectively and work productively in a team. Fluency in
English is a requirement.

Applicants who have completed their degrees no more than three years before
the last date for applications should be given priority. Candidates who have
completed their degree earlier than this should receive equal priority if
special grounds exist.

Postgraduates who have yet to graduate may apply if their public defense is
scheduled to take place within three months after the application deadline,
in which case verification from the Dissertation Committee or equivalent
body must be submitted with the application.

The position is available for 2 years with possible extension for 1-2 years.
The successful candidates should start at the latest September 1, 2011.
*Form of employment:*
Project employment
*Contact persons*
Research group leader
Profesor Mats Wahlgren
+46 8 524 872 77
mats.wahlgren at ki.se

Union representatives SACO
Anders Örn
+ 46 8 524 866 82
anders.orn at ki.se

Union representatives OFR, ST-ATF
Torbjörn Laggar
+46 8 524 862 12
torbjorn.laggar at ki.se

Union representatives SEKO
Gunnar Stenberg
+46 8 524 880 75
gunnar.stenberg at ki.se
*Please send your application,* marked with reference number 2496/2011-226,
*to reach us by no later than May 27 2011* to KI
jobb<http://jobb.ki.se/external/application/jobApplication.asp?adId=5318>
 or,
to HR-Administrator Lina Rejnö by e-mail: lina.rejno at ki.se. The following
documents must be submitted with your application, and written in English or
Swedish:
1. A full CV, including date of public defense, title of thesis, previous
academic appointments, academic title, current position, academic
distinctions and committee work
2. A full publication list
3. A brief outline of your current work, interests and expertise (max. one
page)
4. Certificates testifying to sickness, service in the total defense,
positions of trust in trade union organizations and student organizations,
parental leave or similar circumstances
5. Verification from the Dissertation Committee or equivalent body (only if
you are planning to defend your thesis within three months after the
application deadline)
6. The name and contact details of two-three references
*See Karolinska Institutet´s *homepage at
http://ki.se/qualificationsportfolio for information about the qualification
portfolio.

Please note that one copy of all documents will be kept by the college for a
period of two years, in accordance with a directive from the National
Archives. Published material submitted for review is excepted from this
rule.
*Karolinska Institutet aims to promote* equal opportunities by encouraging a
balanced gender distribution. We also value the qualities that ethnic and
cultural diversity can contribute to the university.

The Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology (MTC) is engaged in
research and education in the fields of immunology, infection-, cell- and
tumor biology. MTC, located at the Solna Campus of Karolinska Institutet,
has more than 200 employees and 150 PhD students divided between
approximately 40 research groups.

Karolinska Institutet is one of the world´s leading medical
universities. Its mission is to contribute to the improvement of human
health through research and education. Karolinska Institutet accounts for
over 40 per cent of the medical academic research conducted in Sweden and
offers the country´s broadest range of education in medicine and health
sciences. Since 1901 the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet has
selected the Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine.

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 Karolinska Institutet invites applications for a *Postdoc in molecular
biology/biochemistry of Severe Malaria*
*Department*
Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology
*Area of responsibilities/description of the work*
We are looking for a highly motivated person with background in molecular
biology/biochemistry/bio-technology to join the malaria research division.
The projects will be run by professor Mats Wahlgren in a dynamic environment
consisting of other research groups.

The malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum undergoes antigenic variation to
establish persistent blood stage infections. The variant antigen, PfEMP1, is
expressed at the erythrocyte surface where it acts as a virulence adhesion
molecule bringing about severe malaria through accumulation of erythrocytes
in the micro-vasculature. We are investigating artificial PfEMP1 sequences
that include virulence and erythrocyte binding signatures to study how they
interact with receptors and how they cross-induce antibodies; see previous
publications in PNAS 104, 15835, 2007, J Exp Med, 201, 1853, 2005. Science,
293, 2098, 2001.
*Qualifications*
To qualify, the applicant must hold a doctor’s degree or a foreign
qualification deemed equivalent to a doctorate in the field of molecular-
biology, cell- biology /-engineering or similar. Previous successful
experience in molecular cloning, tissue culture, in vivo work and advanced
microscopy would be an advantage.