Research assistant in biochemistry and virology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The Division of Infectious Diseases performs research and education in close collaboration with the Karolinska University Hospital. The research teams address a wide range of infectious diseases using clinical, epidemiological and experimental approaches.

The Hanke research team is interested in emerging and re-emerging viruses. We combine functional analysis and structural approaches to study viruses and the immune responses against them. Our work aims to understand fundamental aspects of infection and has implications for vaccine design and the rational development of antivirals.

Your mission

The research assistant will be involved in our ongoing efforts to improve the understanding of the early phase of RNA virus infections, including viral entry and replication. We are developing small specific inhibitors to block, monitor, and manipulate involved proteins, which gives us a unique perspective to examine the underlying molecular processes. This work requires a creative approach to incorporate small protein binders into various virological and cell biological techniques and assays. The research assistant will develop new methods to extract biological insights and use the protein binders for a growing list of biomedical applications. Our primary goal is to enhance our understanding of RNA viruses entry and replication and translate our findings into new antigen designs and antiviral agents.

Your profile

We are looking for a talented, highly motivated research assistant interested in virology, antivirals, and vaccine design. Qualified candidates have obtained at least a master’s degree in biomedicine or similar. The ideal candidate has experience in virology (BLS2/BSL3 work, virus culture and quantification, neutralization assays), biochemistry (nanobody isolation and characterization), and immunological assays (flow cytometry, NK cell activation assays, phagocytosis assays, complement activation assays).

The projects are pursued in an interdisciplinary environment that involves collaboration with several groups; therefore, good collaborative skills are necessary. Fluency in English is mandatory.

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

The position is located within the Department of Medicine, Solna. The department consists of twelve divisions and each division consists of several research groups. The position is located within the research group of Anna Färnert and the research team of Leo Hanke based at BioClinicum on the Karolinska University Hospital site in Solna.

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Application

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. 

Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.

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