Description of the research group

The Genander lab is located at the Karolinska Institutet, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) in Stockholm, Sweden. We are interested in understanding stem cell maintenance, lineage specification and differentiation during homeostasis and tumor formation. We use epithelial stem cell niches to understand the link between normal stem cell function and tumor initiation and development.

Your mission

The Genander lab is looking for a talented and motivated Research Assistant to join the team. We are interested in defining mechanisms regulating epithelial stem cells during tissue homeostasis and regeneration. The current project will be centered around functional stem cell heterogeneity in the esophagus.

Description of responsibilities and duties

The candidate is expected to work independently and generate reproducible data. The candidate will be part of a team addressing similar research questions. The project depends on establishment and manipulation of primary esophageal organoids as well as esophageal tissue analysis using immunofluorescence and RNA-Scope. The working language is English.

Your profile

The candidate is expected to have published previous scientific peer reviewed articles. We expect the candidate to have experience in organoid culture and basic wet lab methodology. Finally, the candidate is expected to be able to present and discuss scientific data in English.

What do we offer?

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 better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct innovative medical research and provide the largest range of biomedical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is a state university, which entitles employees to several benefits such as extended holiday and a generous occupational pension. Employees also have free access to our modern gym and receive reimbursements for medical care.

Location: Karolinska Institutet, Solna

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 2021-04-01.

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

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment According to agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Stockholm
County Stockholms län
Country Sweden
Reference number STÖD 2-1394/2021
Contact
  • Maria Genander, Assistant professor, maria.genander@ki.se
Union representative
  • Elisabeth Valenzuela, SEKO, 08-524 863 53
  • Magnus Anå, OFR, 08-524 864 37, magnus.ana@ki.se
Published 18.Mar.2021
Last application date 01.Apr.2021 11:59 PM CEST

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