Research Assistant in Reproductive Toxicology

Do you want to contribute to better health for all?

This position is located in lecturer Pauliina Damdimopoulou's research group at the Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) within the Department of Clinical Science, Intervention, and Technology. Research and education within OBGYN cover various aspects of women's reproductive health, including ovarian biology, endometrial receptivity, fertility preservation measures, reproductive toxicology, stem cell biology, developmental biology, and fetal medicine. We provide a dynamic environment at the forefront of reproductive toxicological research, fostering innovation and exploration within the field.

Your mission

You will work within the Pandora project to contribute to the implementation of the project's final goals. Your tasks include conducting dose-response experiments in cell culture models and studying gene expression under the supervision of Damdimopoulou. Additional duties include compiling data for publications and presentations and participation in the common laboratory tasks of the group. In addition, you will collaborate with researchers in Sweden and internationally, participate in various project meetings, and handle administrative tasks such as orders and documentation.

Your profile

We are looking for an ambitious and knowledgeable researcher with documented experience in the following areas:

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate medical or biological subject 
• Human reproductive biology with a focus on women
• Cell culture
• Assessment of the effects of environmental chemicals
• Standard molecular biology methods like PCR, immunostaining and microscopy
• Research administration

Additionally, experience in the following areas will be considered an advantage:

• Human embryonic stem cell culture
• Dose-response modelling
• Handling of reprotoxic chemicals
• Handling of clinical patient samples

Our research environment is international, and the project involves close collaboration with several other research groups and clinics. Therefore, fluency in English, both spoken and written, is a requirement, as are strong social skills. The project also requires meticulous documentation, and the ideal candidate must have a detailed, careful, and well-organized methodology.

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 

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Application

This is a fixed-term employment for six months.
Welcome to apply at the latest 7th May 2024. 

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