Lab Engineer in Translational Microbiome Research

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

CTMR started in January 2016 as collaboration between Karolinska Institutet and Ferring Pharmaceuticals. The center builds on a deep understanding of translational microbiome research and has established a broad technical, biological, clinical and epidemiological platform for studying complex microbiological communities in well-defined human materials. The collaboration forms a solid foundation for understanding the contribution of the microbiome to normal physiology and pathophysiology and opens opportunities for development of novel therapies to address gastroenterology, reproductive health and neonatology.

The Research group aims at creating a scientific translational environment with a broad interdisciplinary approach to the interface between clinical epidemiology and the microbiological, immunological and genetic aspects of the human microbiome and its association to health and disease.

Your mission

The successful applicant will focus on several projects regarding human gastrointestinal microbiota and bacteria-host interactions. These projects require a broad range of microbiology and molecular biology techniques, protein and antibody derived assays, and primary cell culture based systems. The applicant will work on characterization of human gastic microbiota, culturing of bacteria and eukaryotic cells, bacteria-primary epithelial cell interactions and NGS-based microbial community analysis. Novel technologies such as FACS sorting of anaerobic bacteria from human samples will be a central part in the culturomics team where the position will be placed.

The Lab engineer is expected to take a strong lead in project design and management, experimentations, data analysis and results presentation. Good collaboration skills and capacity to independently develop the research area are needed.

Your profile

We are seeking highly motivated persons who have a background in human gastrointestinal microbiota and related research. Previous research experience related to, primary cell culture and host-bacteria interaction and work with fastidious bacteria/ anaerobic bacteria are highly preferred. The applicant should have good communication skills and ability to interact effectively and work productively in a team of researchers. Emphasis will be placed on personal ability and previous experience of laboratory work.

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

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.

Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.

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