Research specialist in molecular neurobiology

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD holder to conduct advanced research studies on molecular mechanisms regulating drug sensitization and addiction using genetically modified mice and primary cell culture. A PhD in biomedicne as well as postdoctoral experience  in a relevant area, as documented by publications in top journals, are an absolute requirement. Candidates lacking these will not be considered.

Description of the subject area

Cellular and molecular neuroscience of nucleus accumbens function and mechanisms regulating synaptic plasticity changes leading to consolidation of drug sensitivity and addiction.

Your mission

Take part in the conceptual development of the project and conduct all research in cell culture and genetically modified mice.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for employment as a Research Specialist, in addition to holding a Degree of Doctor, PhD, or having a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a Swedish doctoral degree, the applicant must have demonstrated research expertise as well as have documented research experience after defending their doctoral dissertation.

Assessment criteria

It is particularly meritorious that the applicant has shown

• Documented expertise in the area of research.  

It is meritorious that the applicant has shown

• Ability to lead and conduct research independently.

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

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Application

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

For this position it is meritorious if you meet the conditions for "new start job" via Arbetsförmedlingen. 

Welcome to apply at the latest February 18th, 2025.

The application must be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

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