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Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoc to lead a project focused on implementing high-throughput serological assays for pandemic preparedness. You will contribute to understanding factors influencing how viruses spread within the Swedish population, with the ultimate goal of preventing and mitigating future pandemics.

You will establish PhIP-seq technology in our group, handling everything from library management and assay optimization to sequencing and data generation. The work involves molecular biology, including cloning, PCR, sequencing, and serological assays. A central challenge is to develop a robust, high-throughput workflow that enables population-based analyses of large cohorts.

The project is part of a broader initiative to combine advanced serology with innovative methods for self-collection of blood samples. You will work in an interdisciplinary research environment at KTH, in close collaboration with researchers within proteomics, epidemiology, and computational biology.

The position offers the opportunity to take independent responsibility for a method development project with a strong translational focus, and to contribute to scalable solutions for monitoring infectious diseases and pandemic preparedness.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A completed PhD degree or an international degree assessed as equivalent to a PhD. This requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Documented research competence in molecular biology, immunology, genetics, or a related field.
• Practical experience with molecular biology methods such as cloning, PCR, sequencing, western blot, and bacterial culture. Experience with phage display is particularly meritorious.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment.
• Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues, with a particular focus on gender equality.

Meritorious Qualifications

• At the application deadline, no more than three years have passed since the PhD degree or an international degree assessed as equivalent to a PhD was awarded.
• Experience in human immunology and serological assays.
• Previous experience in supervision, teaching, or similar is meritorious, although teaching is not a mandatory part of the position.

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

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KTH shapes the future through education, research, and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in driving and contributing to the transition to a sustainable society. Here, you are offered the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic work environment with good working conditions and benefits. Gender equality, diversity, and equal opportunities are quality issues and a clear part of KTH's values as a university and a government agency.

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Application

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

The application should include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copies of degree certificates and transcripts from your previous university studies. Translations to English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in either of these languages.
• A concise statement on why you wish to conduct research, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max 2 pages.

The application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the Position

The employment is permanent, but for a maximum of two years.

A postdoc position is a time-limited merit-based employment primarily focused on research, intended as a first career step after a doctorate.

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