Research Assistant

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

Research Group

Our research aims to improve both the survival rates and quality of life for children and adolescents treated for brain tumours. Our methods include cell cultures, animal models, registry studies, and clinical trials. The research group consists of about 15 people with diverse backgrounds and education, most of whom work at Biomedicum.

Your Role

We are looking for an ambitious individual with experience working with cell lines and animal models, as well as knowledge of bioinformatics.

Your profile

The ideal candidate is a motivated individual with strong proficiency in English. You have experience in laboratory work, including cell culture, sectioning, immunohistochemistry, and confocal microscopy. Experience in bioinformatics is a plus. Experience working with experimental animals is essential, and we would prefer you hold a FELASA B certification. As a research assistant, you will assist with ongoing projects and support the initiation of new projects as new questions arise. You should be responsible, easy to collaborate with, and able to take initiatives. We place great emphasis on personal qualities.

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

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Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 8 of December 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. 

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