Research assistant in basic and clinical immunology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

A research assistant is needed part time to provide support to the Höglund research group. The group’s focus is on cellular and molecular immunology with a focus on natural killer cells, platelets, and neutrophils. Basic questions on NK cell and T cell immunology are combined with clinical questions on how immune responses to platelets and neutrophils are controlled in autoimmune cytopenia. The immunology of transfusion medicine is one aspect that we are interested in.

Your mission

To handle general duties in the lab common to our projects. You will be a resource to the group’s laboratory manager and take care of common tasks, keeping track on common laboratory reagents and equipment, particularly linked to the clinical part of the projects.

Your profile

Applicants should have at least a bachelor’s degree in an area relevant to medical research, such as biomedicine, molecular biology, immunology, or other suitable education. Candidates with an experience in laboratory diagnostics and with a high degree of organizational skills are highly encouraged to apply. Previous experience with flow cytometry and handling of human blood samples will be looked upon positively. Applicant should be fluent in English (written and spoken). Emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

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: Flemingsberg

Read more about the Department of Medicine, Huddinge (MedH) 
Read more about the Höglund research group

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 2023-04-17.

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. 

The position is 15% of full time. It is initiated by a six-month trial period.

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