Research Assistant in Molecular Neuro-oncology

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Hermanson lab at the Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, offers a position for a highly motivated researcher as research assistant in molecular neuro-oncology. Hermanson lab is combining molecular biology, epigenetics, and biomedical engineering with direct clinical applications to improve treatment of neural tumors and complications thereof. The lab is situated at Biomedicum, a world-leading research environment, and offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience of cutting-edge research.

Your mission

You will be part of a team characterizing a new tool for detection of stem and progenitor-like cells and potential therapy of various solid tumors, with special focus on neural tumors including glioblastoma. You will be a critical link between the basic science laboratory and clinically active neurosurgeons, and have responsibility for analysis of human samples. A variety of molecular technologies will be applied, e.g., single cell and bulk RNA analysis, small molecule treatment, various imaging techniques etc.

Your profile

You should have previous experience of neural tumor research and basic technologies such as RT-qPCR, cell culture, and fluorescence microscopy. Enthusiasm and engagement regarding innovation and entrepreneurial spirit is an advantage.

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

Department of Neuroscience: https://ki.se/en/neuro
Hermanson lab: molecular-neurodevelopment-and-neuro-oncology-ola-hermanson-group

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest January 17, 2025

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. 

This is a fixed-term position for 12 months. 

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