Research Assistant in Cognitive Neuroscience

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Are you passionate about scientific research? And do you want to help conduct cutting-edge research on the topic of somatosensory neuroscience? As a Research Assistant at the Somatosensation&Gargalesis, you will support researchers to investigate how the human brain interprets touch.

Your mission

You will assist in collecting data from human experiments including psychophysical, physiological, and kinematic recordings. Besides data collection, the position involves all steps of the research from literature review to implementation of study design, data collection, data analysis and preparation of manuscripts. 


Your profile

• You have a MSc degree in neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, or a related discipline.
• You have good programming skills (R or Python).
• Any previous experience with human experiments will be positively evaluated.
• You have a keen interest in experimental approaches to study touch perception.
• You are motivated to work independently as well as in a team environment.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote a better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several good benefits through our collective agreement. And you get to practice freely in our modern wellness facilities, where trained staff are on site.

Location: Solna

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Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 2025-01-15

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.In this recruitment, you will apply with your CV without a personal letter. Instead, you will answer some questions about why you are applying for the job in the application form. 

This is a fixed-term position for one year.

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all