Researcher assistant in molecular pharmacology

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The research team “Molecular Pharmacology of G protein-coupled receptors” within the Section of Receptor Biology and Signalling focuses on understanding the role of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) in health and disease. Of particular interest to us are understudied orphan GPCRs. We seek to recruit a research assistant to contribute to our projects.

Your mission

We are particularly interested in the role of orphan GPCRs’ in blood cancer and obesity. Many of these receptors are highly expressed and/or mutated in these diseases. The successful applicant will focus on screening large sequencing datasets to investigate the mRNA expression levels as well as the presence and association of specific mutations of orphan GPCRs with diseases. Additionally, the researcher will contribute to drug discovery and development through in silico ligand docking screening.

The group is situated in the state-of-the-art Biomedicum building in Solna in proximity to the Karolinska Hospital and the Science for Life Laboratory. As such, the hired person will have the chance to interact and work in an international and multidisciplinary environment.

Your profile

We are looking for a researcher with a master’s degree and a strong background in bioinformatics. The successful candidate must have experience in the analysis of RNAseq data, protein modelling, in silico screening and programming (Python, R). Lab experience in biochemical assays (e.g. immunoblotting), biophysical assays (e.g.bioluminescence resonance energy transfer assays) and others (e.g. confocal microscopy, molecular biology) is a merit. Fluency in English is a requirement.

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 Biomedicum

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Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 2023-12-28

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.

Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.

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