Research assistant in Neurobiology with a focus on Ocular Neurodegeneration

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The Department of Clinical Neuroscience (CNS) conducts research and education in the field of neuroscience from the molecular level to the society level. The Division of Eye and Vision within CNS focuses on ophthalmology, optometry and basic visual biology. The Pete Williams Research group (Glaucoma) conducts translational research within the Division of Eye and Vision thanks to its location within St. Erik Eye Hospital adjacent to the Solna research campus. The Williams and Tribble labs within the Glaucoma group seek to recruit a research assistant to contribute to research on ocular neurodegeneration.

Your mission

The successful applicant will conduct research with a focus on ocular neurodegeneration. The glaucoma research group has a current focus on mechanisms of neurodegeneration and neuroprotection, in particular; neurodegeneration, neuro-metabolism, and neuroinflammation. The group seeks to strengthen its focus on novel treatment strategies focusing on drug development, neuronal metabolism, and neuroinflammation.

We are seeking a dedicated researcher who has experience working within diverse laboratory settings. The candidate should demonstrate enthusiasm toward basic and translational research and aim to contribute to our research programs focusing on drug development, neuronal metabolism, and neuroinflammation.

Your profile

We are looking for a dedicated researcher with enthusiasm towards team work and bettering human health through basic and translatable neurobiology. The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s and master’s degree with a strong background in biology or chemistry. Previous experience with mass-spectrometry is considered a substantial merit. The successful candidate will have practical experience in basic molecular biology techniques, cell culture, microscopy techniques, image analysis. Experience in R is also considered an asset. Fluency in English is a requirement.

The Pete Williams and James Tribble Labs are situated at St Erik Eye Hospital, Solna, and the hired applicant will have the chance to interact and work in an international environment with multidisciplinary basic research scientists, clinicians, and research clinicians.

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

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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!