Research assistant - molecular biology and genetics

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Your mission

We are looking for a research assistant to join our international research group. The candidate will help in performing experiments already going on in the group and will handle the set up of a new research project.

The main duties of the successful candidate are:

- culture human brain organoids

- perform lab experiments with main methods drug optimization, cytotoxicity assays, immunostaining and confocal microscopy

- culture of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)

- help in data analyses

Your profile

A successful candidate for this position should hold a master’s degree and have experience of the molecular and cell biology techniques described in the advertisement. Experience in culturing human brain organoids and toxicology knowledge is a requirement. In addition, knowledge of R programs is meritorious. The applicant will be evaluated on the basis of suitable bachelor and master's education, current study and previous research experience as well as personal suitability.

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

A position as research assistant is available in the research group led by Senior Researcher Kristiina Tammimies at the Department of Women’s and Children’s Health. The Tammimies lab focuses on understanding genetic and biological factors associated with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) such as autism spectrum disorder and how this information can be integrated to guide clinical work.

The research group is part of the Center of Neurodevelopmental Disorders at Karolinska Institutet (KIND), www.ki.se/KIND. KIND is a competence center for research, development, and education in developmental psychopathology.

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest August 22.

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system and must contain a CV as well as a maximum of 1 A4 page description of previous research experience and information on ongoing master's studies.

Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.

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