Amanuens in bioinformatics of sequencing of DNA nanostructures

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology (MTC) at Karolinska Institutet conducts research and teaching within immunology, infection biology, cell biology and cancer. MTC have about 40 research groups and our key words are multidisciplinary, bridging, national and international collaborations.

We are currently looking for an Amanuens to work in Erik Benson’s research group at the Scilifelab campus in Solna. The group’s focus is to utilize DNA nanotechnology for developing libraries of structures with significant diversity. Subsequently, we conduct selection experiments and sequencing to identify the structure with the best properties. Our goal is to develop alternative antibodies that can be produced rapidly and are sequenced. As a member of the group, you will be part of Scilifelab and the Microbiology-Bacteriology unit at Karolinska Institutet.

Your mission

Antibodies are essential for modern research, diagnostics, and therapy, but they face challenges related to reproducibility and development time when dealing with new pathogens. We have developed a system of DNA nanostructures that can serve as an alternative. These structures contain a synthetic genome that can be sequenced using nanopore sequencing. Now we are seeking an Amanuens who can work to develop Python software to process nanopore data and identify DNA fragments in the nanopore sequencing reads.

Your profile

Requirements for the position

• To be eligable to be hired as a amanuens you need to be a registered student at a Swedish university and can work on the project during the summer of 2024.
• You should have a bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics and experience working with sequencing data in Python within Linux environments.
• Additionally, familiarity with both established bioinformatics methods and the ability to develop custom methods for processing specific data would be advantageous.

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 2024-05-06

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