Research Assistant in Microbiology and Biofilm Imaging - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

AIMES - Center for the Advancement of Integrated Medical and Engineering Sciences is a newly established interdisciplinary research center co-affiliated between Karolinska Institutet (KI) and the KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH). Research at AIMES is characterized by intimate interactions between pre-clinical and clinical scientists and researchers with natural sciences and engineering backgrounds. Biomedical research in infection and neuroscience is addressed by the development of cutting-edge approaches based on Organic Bioelectronics, Organ-on-Chip technology, and Tissue Microbiology, which combines expertise in electroactive polymers, chemistry, microfluidics, neurobiology, microbiology, physiology, pathology and intravital imaging. Other areas of research include renewable biomaterials, sensor technologies and anti-fouling surfaces. AIMES has an explicit aim to translate scientific findings to societal use via strong interactions with external stakeholders.

AIMES is located in Biomedicum, KI Campus Solna. AIMES is hosted at KI by the Department of Neuroscience, world-leaders in research on the function of the nervous system in health and disease. AIMES host at KTH is the Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, the largest academic institution on native and synthetic polymers in Sweden.

Your mission

The position of research assistant is a fixed-term position for six months in which the candidate will be performing part of a research project in the field of Microbiology and Biofilm Imaging. Experience in microbiological techniques, such as culturing of bacteria in sessile and planktonic life styles are required. The candidate is expected to conduct experiments focused on probing the link between nutrient metabolism and biofilm phenotypes. Experience from work in BSL2-classified laboratories, and good laboratory practices are required. The candidate will be involved in performing spectrophotometric and microscopy based analysis of biofilm, and is thereby expected to have the necessary background or experience to do so.

Your profile

We are looking for a candidate with a bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, with a preference for interdisciplinary research experience in both academic and industrial research. Qualifications to work in Biosafety level 2 environments at the project start are needed for this position. Excellent written and spoken English is required. We stress research expertise when assessing applicants. In addition we prioritise applicants that are well versed in Microsoft Excel, R studio and have at least basic knowledge of programming in Python. We want the applicant to have great communication skills, as they will be working in a diverse and international group and will have to regularly report on, and present their progress.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment full of expertise and curiosity. 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 a state university, which entitles to several benefits such as extended holiday and generous occupational pension. Employees also have access to our modern gym for free and receive reimbursements for medical care.

Location: Solna

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest June 17th 2020. 

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.  

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