Laboratory Engineer - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

We are an academic research lab in the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) at Karolinska Institutet (KI) and SciLifeLab in Stockholm, Sweden (https://www.hausserlab.org).

Your mission

You will analyze spatio-temporal single cell gene expression data to explore how cancer cells co-opt tissue micro-environment in order to support tumor growth.

Your profile

• Masters-level education in computational biology with solid quantitative foundations (multi-variate calculus, linear algebra) and mastery of advanced quantitative concepts (classical and Bayesian hypothesis testing, techniques to explore multi-variate data, dynamical systems theory)
• Good computational skills, both conceptually (algorithms, database) and practical (programming in R and Python, SQL, the linux environment)
• Biology education in cell biology and immunology, covering both the relevant concepts and practical skills in the lab
• At least 6 months of research experience with
  tumor immunology in particular with marcophage biology and experience working with immune deconvolution of RNAseq gene expression profiles
• Experience with single-cell transcriptomics and corresponding R packages: tidyverse, ade4, seurat, scvelo, velocyto
• Previous international experience Fluency in English, spoken and written 

In addition, the candidate’s personal skills will be strongly valued.

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.

• Exciting science in a lab uniquely positioned for you to apply your skills as a computer scientist to an area of direct medical relevance.
• A stimulating scientific environment and top research infrastructure. KI is among the world's foremost medical universities and The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet, appoints the laureates for the Nobel Prize in physiology and medicine. SciLifeLab is the Swedish national center for large-scale molecular bioscience, with stimulating researchers and top facilities in-house.
• High life quality. Stockholm consistently tops the rankings of cities with highest quality of life worldwide.   

Location: Stockholm, 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. 

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