Research Assistant (temporary employment)

at the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics. Closing date: 4 December 2023.

SciLifeLab is a national center for molecular biosciences with a focus on health and environmental research. The center combines frontline technical expertise with advanced knowledge of translational medicine and molecular bioscience. SciLifeLab is a national resource hosted by Karolinska Institutet, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm University and Uppsala University. The center also collaborates with several other universities.

The employment will be placed at the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, at Stockholm university.

Main responsibilities
Here, we recruit one research assstatnt for 4 month  financed by a grant from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation on “learning the language of life” given to Elofsson in collaboration with three other groups. The project consists of three parts (1)  Identification of all human proteoforms, (2)  identification of all protein-protein interactions, and  (3) modeling of all protein complexes. A critical part of this position is coordinating the work within these subprojects.

Qualification requirements
Applicants with a M.Sc in bioinformatics are eligible. Suitable backgrounds are a M.Sc in computer science, bioinformatics, or a related field. Good programming and management skills, knowledge of proteins, and deep learning are advantages.

Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for a maximum of 4 months. Start date 2024-01-08 or as per agreement.

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Contact 
Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Arne Elofsson, telephone: +46  76 95 10 45 , arne.elofsson@dbb.su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Only include the cover letter and CV in your application. Bring copies of grades and certificates if you are called to an interview.

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You are welcome to apply!


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