Researcher in biophysics

The division of Biophysics is located at Science for Life Laboratory, where the team develops some of the world’s most used tools for modelling biological systems with particular applications to membrane proteins and techniques for drug design. We are looking for a researcher to work on simulations of ligand-gated ion channels based on new data från cryo-electron microscopy, in particular to understand how channels open and are allosterically modulated based on binding of lipids and other small molecules. The work will also involve collecting and interpreting new cryo-EM data.

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm , in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH
• A world-leading research environment in life science and biophysics with great diversity and gender balance
• Active mentorship and career development both for academia and industry
• Excellent international networks with funding for conference travel

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Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in Biophysics, Biochemistry or related fields
• Research experience in Biophysics, in particular proteins and molecular dynamics
• Experience of working with cryo-EM data
• Experience from authoring scientific publications
• An excellent command of written and spoken English since it is required in the daily work

Personal skills

• Focuses on goals and results
• Problem solving analytical ability
• Ability to cooperate
• Quality conscious
• Teaching ability
• Independence

Preferred qualifications

• Experience of ligand-gated ion channels and other membrane proteins
• Experience of structura biology
• Experience of multinational projects
• Numerical analytical skills
• Knowledge of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
• Experience of developing and leading activities and staff

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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