Research Specialist in Applied Immunology & Immunotherapy - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The successful candidate will work in the research group headed by Prof Robert Harris that is a part of the Karolinska Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis (KNIMS) center which gathers around 40 researchers working on different aspects of the pathogenesis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and other neurodegenerative diseases. The Applied Immunology & Immunotherapy group is physically located at the Centre for Molecular Medicine, a translational medical centre, and the research focus is developing innovative ways to treat chronic neurodegenerative diseases.

Your mission

We are looking for a research specialist with excellent knowledge of experimental neurodegenerative models. Experience of a broad range of immunological techniques and of microglial biology will be applied in a project aiming to develop a microglial depletion and repopulation paradigm using donor cells and amniotic epithelial cells. The work will include experimental design, data processing, quality control, statistical analyses, data interpretation and presentation of findings in the form of scientific publications, grant applications and at meetings and conferences. The individual is expected to lead research projects conducted by other PhD students, as well as facilitating collaborations outside of the lab. We offer a very stimulating and welcoming working environment in a unit of motivated co-workers with diverse competencies.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for employment as a Research Specialist, in addition to holding a Degree of Doctor, PhD, or having equivalent scientific expertise, the applicant must have demonstrated research expertise as well as have documented research experience after defending their doctoral dissertation. 

We are looking for a person with a PhD in immunology with at least 5 years working experience as a postdoc. You shall have documented experience with mouse models for neurodegenerative diseases as well as knowledge in basic lab techniques such as PCR, ELISA, immunohistochemistry and fluorescence microscopy. Substantial expertise in immunological assays as well as multicolor flow cytometry is a requirement together with excellent analytical and quantitative skills. You must also have documented research experience of complex data analysis, a high level of demonstrable communication skills in both Swedish and English and the ability to supervise PhD students.

Assessment criteria

It is particularly meritorious that the applicant has shown

• Expert knowledge of microglial biology.  
• Extensive experience of neurodegenerative diseases.  
• Good interpersonal skills. 

It is meritorious that the applicant has shown

• Knowledge of stem cells such as amniotic epithelial cells.

After an overall assessment of the expertise and merits of the applicants in relation to the subject area, Karolinska Institutet will determine which of them has the best potential to contribute to a positive development of the activities at KI.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests. 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

Read more about the research group here.

Application

We prefer that Your application is written in English, but You can also apply in Swedish. An application must contain the following documents: Resumé, qualifications and description of planned research, presented in accordance with Karolinska Institutet's qualifications portfolio.

Welcome to apply at the latest 2022-04-17.

The application must be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

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