Research Assistant in cell-mediated immunity team

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

We are looking for an ambitious Research Assistant with a human immunology background. Within our research team, you will find a unique opportunity to work closely with cutting-edge scientists at the intersection of immunology, virology, and public health. We offer an engaging and international research environment where you may contribute to high-quality research on an internationally competitive level.

Your mission

We are seeking a highly motivated person to join our cell-mediated immunity team. You are expected to work closely together with our lab manager as well as postdocs and PhD students in Ass. Prof. Marcus Buggert’s group. The work will involve taking care of peripheral blood and tissue samples from different human cohorts. You will prepare samples for direct analysis of cell-mediated immune responses and for biobanking for future research. You will most likely also become directly involved in specific research projects on T cells.

Your profile

• The applicant should have a Master’s degree (MSc) in biomedicine, molecular biology, or equivalent when the position starts.
• You should have documented experience in taking care of peripheral blood from patients as well as the preparation of those for samples for direct analysis and for biobanking for future research.

Extensive experience in working with tissue samples from humans, including experience from working in BSL-2 or BSL-3 laboratories, will be viewed as a merit.

For the current position, characteristics such as ability to cooperate, availability, flexibility, and ability to work with the relevant group are especially valued. Good Swedish and data coding skills in R, Python, or equivalent will also be considered as merits. We put great emphasis on personal suitability.

It is particularly meritorious that the applicant has

• Been trained in human immunology during her/his Master’s studies
• Extensive cell culture background
• Process human blood and tissue samples
• Biobanking experience
• Fluency in English

It is meritorious that the applicant has

• Laboratory molecular and cell biology skill sets (e.g. usage of flow cytometry)

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 the 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. 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: Flemingsberg

Choose to work at KI – Ten reasons why

Read more about the Center for Infectious Medicine and the research group here:
Center for Infectious Medicine (CIM)
Marcus Buggert Research group

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 2025-01-28

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. 

Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.

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