Research assistant with focus on technical support

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

In our research group, you will find a unique opportunity to work closely with top researchers in vision physiology and eye movement control where we are trying to understand how the human brain integrates and processes sensory inputs. We offer an engaging and international research environment where you get an opportunity to contribute to high-quality research at an international top level.

Your mission

The successful applicant will assist our researchers with technical support in software programming, calibration of hardware, and data validation. You will also support the researchers in collecting data on test subjects and patients. The tasks also include some lab maintenance and administration.

Your profile

it's preferable if you are an engineer or engineer student. You find it easy to grasp complex topics and to propose and design software to help our researchers conducting well-controlled research projects within neuroscience. You can work in a team but also independently.

You should have

previous experience of working in a research environment
good skills in working with Matlab and Origin Pro (Microcal)
good communication skills in English since the group is international
communication skills in Swedish with patients and test subjects

It is strongly advantageous if you have previous experience of recording eye movements with eye-tracking equipment and assist in analyzing eye-tracking data

It is advantageous if you have previous experience in synchronizing multiple recording systems for high precision timing of recordings

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: Solna

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 15th of July 2021.

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.

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