Research assistant in Exercise physiology

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In our group we use a translational research approach with sophisticated methods to further investigate the role of dietary constituents on physical performance and mitochondrial function.

Your mission

In this translational project on exercise physiology, you will be actively involved in clinical exercise studies as well as in vitro cell studies. Specific focus will be to study the role of isothiocyanates from broccoli sprouts and inorganic nitrate from beetroot juice on exercise parameters as well as mitochondrial function.

Your profile

We are looking for you who have a genuine interest for science and translational research in the exercise physiology field. Previous experience from translational studies and hands on knowledge regarding the performance of in vivo functional characterization of exercise parameters as well as experience from in vitro studies on mitochondrial function using high resolution oximetry are important merits. You must be a person who likes to work in teams and who communicates excellent in English.   

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: Biomedicum, Solna

Jon Lundberg's research group

Application

Welcome to apply! 

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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