Research assistant in the pathophysiology of fibromyalgia

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Our recent findings that fibromyalgia (FM) could be an autoimmune disease are potentially ground-breaking as they open up for new immunomodulatory treatment strategies (PMID: 34196305, 36943275). Although, the titers of these autoantibodies were associated with pain intensity, the key question how autoimmunity can lead to altered nociceptive processing, a hallmark of FM, remains to be resolved. We need a research assistant to engage in our studies regaring the pathophysiology of fibromyalgia.

Your mission

As an research assistant you will be expected to participate in the investigations of pain patients using a variety of methods such as questionnaires, quantitative sensory testing and preferably also taking blood samples and skin biopsis. In addition, there will be opportunities to work with data analysis (particularly within inflammation, lipidomics and metabolomics) and help out with drafting of scientific articles. You will work in close collaboration with preclinical and clinical researchers at Karolinska Institutet and also take part in our national and international collaborations.

Your profile

To be eligible for employment the candidate has to have a University degree within health sciences. Having a medical doctor degree is a merit. The applicant has to be fluent in English, speaking and writing, and has to be able to communicate with research subjects who only speak Swedish. Experience with previous scientific work is a strong merit. Knowledge within the fields of inflammation, lipidomics and/or metabolomics is of special value. The candidate should be highly motivated, reliable, meticulous and cooperative but with an 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: Solna

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 4 September 2023

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!