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Organization: Karolinska Institutet

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Field: Molecular Biology

Requirements:

For this position the applicants must:
•Hold a PhD degree in neuroscience
•Have a strong interest for interaction with physicists
•Have excellent experimental skills in cell and molecular biology

Emphasis will also be placed on:
•The candidates’ motivation for the position.
•Independent attitude
•Fluency in English
•The candidate’s ability to work independently and in teams.

Applications should be submitted via email to brismar@kth.se

Abstract:

A postdoctoral position in the field of super-resolution neuroimaging is available at Karolinska Institutet and Science for Life Laboratory, Stockholm

Description:

A postdoctoral position in the field of super-resolution neuroimaging is available at Karolinska Institutet and Science for Life Laboratory, Stockholm.
We offer an international and multidisciplinary environment in which creativity and scientific discourse is valued and stimulated. Through our widespread network of international collaborations, unique career possibilities are offered. The position is in collaboration between Karolinska Institutet and The Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. The laboratory is located in the Science for Life Laboratory, which is a newly created national strategic research facility for high-content/throughput biosciences.
The period of employment for a Postdoctoral Fellow is two years with possibilities for extension. The position has the objective of qualifying for higher academic positions. Applicants with former engagement as Postdoctoral Fellow at Karolinska Institutet can not be considered for this position.
 
Job description:
We are searching for candidates with a strong interest in understanding how membrane proteins are organized to, together with the fine morphology of dendrites and spines, define the regulation of neuronal signaling.
The successful candidate shall have a solid background in experimental cell and molecular biology. The planned research makes use of state of the art microscopy. The laboratory is currently installing two STED systems to complement a wide range of state of the art imaging equipment including multi photon and confocal setups combined with patch-clamp

Deadline: 29-04-2011

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