Research Specialist in Ocular biology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The Division of Eye and Vision, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, is a leading center for ophthalmic research which ranges from animal and wet lab research to clinical research. We offer an engaging and international research environment where you will have the opportunity to contribute to high quality research at an international level.

Your mission

The successful applicant will conduct research with a focus on ocular biology in relation to retinal diseases, with special emphasis on retinal angiogenesis and degeneration. The retina research group conducts translational studies focused on identifying and improving treatments of several retinal diseases, including retinal degenerations, retinal vein occlusion and diabetic retinopathy. The key areas of our current research are age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and inherited retinal degenerations, leading causes of vision loss. The group seeks to strengthen its focus on wet lab research. The candidate is expected to establish networks and collaborations (basic, translational, and clinical in nature) with other groups at the division, department, at KI, nationally and internationally, as well as outreach to the general society.

We are seeking an ambitious researcher who is showing career momentum towards establishing their own independent research program. The candidate should demonstrate enthusiasm toward basic and translational research and aim to establish a research program focusing on retinal diseases using cell and animal models, in addition to establishing clinical connections within the department. 

Eligibility requirements

The successful candidate must be an independent researcher with a background in ocular biology with a focus on developing and working on in vitro and animal retinal and iris disease models. The candidate must have practical experience with the ability to train others in techniques including practical animal husbandry, molecular biology, gene and cell therapy, neurobiology techniques including –omics data generation and analysis, microscopy, intraocular microsurgery, retinal imaging and electrophysiology. The successful applicant must have documentation of translational activities (e.g., collaborations with clinicians, activity in clinical trials, working with industry, and innovation within this space). The candidate must possess English skills, both spoken and written. 

To be eligible for employment as a research specialist the applicant must have demonstrated research expertise and been awarded a doctorate or a qualification from a foreign higher education institution deemed equivalent to a Swedish Degree of Doctor, and have documented research experience after defending their doctoral dissertation.

Assessment criteria

It is particularly meritorious that the applicant has shown

• Experience in basic and translatable research within ocular biology with a specific focus on retinal diseases. 
• Skill in scientific writing.

It is meritorious that the applicant has shown

• A structured and flexible way of working.
• Publications in international journals of high quality. 

After an overall assessment of the expertise and merits of the applicants in relation to the subject area, Karolinska Institutet will determine which of them has the best potential to contribute to a positive development of the activities at KI.

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. Here, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. At KI, you get to meet researchers working with a wide range of specialisms and methods, giving you ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the various scientific fields within medicine and health. It is the crossover collaborations, which have pushed KI to where it is today, at the forefront of global research. Several of the people you meet in healthcare are educated at KI. A close relationship with the health care providers is important for creating groundbreaking top quality education and research. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several benefits through our collective agreement.

Location: Solna

Read more about the Department of Clinical neuroscience
Read more about the research group you will be a part of

Application

We prefer that Your application is written in English, but You can also apply in Swedish. An application must contain the following documents: Resumé, qualifications and description of planned research, presented in accordance with Karolinska Institutet's qualifications portfolio.

Welcome to apply at the latest September 13th 2024.

The application must be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

Permanent positions are initiated by a six months trial period.

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