Doctoral student in next-generation targeted biotherapeutics

Doctoral Student In Next-Generation Targeted Biotherapeutics

Third-cycle subject: Biotechnology

Design and engineering of new functions and properties of natural and artificial proteins is a growing research discipline with applications in many different areas, primarily medicine and diagnostics. Research at the Division of Protein Engineering is largely focused on this field. The advertised position is within directed evolution, i.e. the use of large protein libraries expressed on, for example, microorganisms from which new proteins with desired properties can be selected. The projects will include development of protein-based drug candidates for diagnostics and therapy with focus on neurodegenerative diseases.

Supervision: Principal supervisor John Löfblom and Co-supervisor Stefan Ståhl are proposed to supervise the doctoral student. Decisions are made on admission

To be admitted to postgraduate education, the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:

• passed a second cycle degree (for example a master's degree), or
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or
• acquired, in some other way within or outside the country, substantially equivalent knowledge

  In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6.

  In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:

  • independently pursue his or her work
  • collaborate with others,
  • have a professional approach and
  • analyze and work with complex issues.

    Documented experience of the following is a merit:

    • molecular methods related to blood-brain barrier research
    • cell display-based methods
    • flow cytometry
    • recombinant protein production and purification
    • biochemical and biophysical characterization of affinity proteins

      After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

      Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. In the case of studies that are to be completed with a licentiate degree, the total period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for two years.

      As a doctoral student, you are entitled to a workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH's Doctoral student salary agreement.