Research assistant position in Infection Biology and Neuroscience - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The research group of Associate Professor Dr. Federico Iovino is the only group at Karolinska Institutet performing research on bacterial infections of the brain. Permanent neurological disabilities in both children and adults are often caused by bacterial infections of the brain, and these are due to a damage of neurons caused by the infection. The objective of this project is to understand the molecular mechanisms regulating the interaction between bacterial pathogens and neurons leading to bacterial invasion of neuronal cells with consequent neuronal cell death.

Your mission
Suitable candidate should possess excellent knowledge of clinical microbiology, bacteriology and neurobiology, good experience and knowledge in: 1. Cell culturing of neurons of human and mouse origin, 2. Molecular bacteriology (Streptococcus pneumoniae), 3. Protein expression analysis, 4. Felasa-certified knowledge and skills.

Your profile
Qualified to be employed as a research assistant is one who has obtained at least a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedicine. It is considered as an advantage if you have already completed your Master’s degree within the last year.

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 also a state university, which entitles you to several good benefits through our collective agreement. And you get to practice freely in our modern wellness facilities, where trained staff are on site.

Location: Solna; Department of Neuroscience, group of Dr. Federico Iovino

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest November 30th 2022.

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. 

This is a fixed-term position for six months, with possibility of extension for another six months for the proper candidate.

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