Research Engineer

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Do you want to contribute to world leading research focusing on studying the regulation of the blood and lymphatic vasculatures using genetic mouse models? We are looking for a research engineer for a time-limited assignment of 6 months.

Your mission

The research engineer will support the research in the group, in particular involving microscopy and image analysis. The work includes support for on-going research projects, maintenance of microscopes and training of group members in microscopy analyses. The applicant will also design and execute experiments, following consultation with the supervisor.

Your profile

Qualifications:

A PhD degree in a relevant discipline such as biochemistry, molecular biology or developmental biology.
Extensive experience of microscopy, including confocal and super-resolution microscopy.
Extensive experience of image analysis and processing.
Knowledge of technical aspects of confocal microscope instrumentation to facilitate troubleshooting and communication with service engineers.
Experience and knowledge of in vivo work, including Felasa certificate.
Experience of experimental vascular biology research.
Good English writing and communication
High organization skills and the ability to work independently.

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, In close collaboration with Taija Mäkinen’s research group at the Institution for immunology, Genetics and Pathology (IGP), Uppsala University.

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Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 2023-04-28

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.

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