Research Assistant in Neurobiology of Disease (focus on Gene Therapy)

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The Department of Clinical Neuroscience (CNS) conducts research and education in the field of neuroscience from the molecular level to the society level. The Division of Eye and Vision within CNS focuses on ophthalmology, optometry and basic visual biology. The Pete Williams Research group (Glaucoma) within the Division of Eye and Vision seeks to recruit a research assistant to contribute to research on ocular neurodegeneration. The group is uniquely placed for translational research thanks to its location within St. Erik Eye Hospital adjacent to the Solna research campus.

Your mission

As a research assistant you will assist in research with a focus on gene therapy. The group seeks to strengthen its focus on novel treatment strategies focusing on neuroprotection and neuroregeneration. 

The key duties will include:

• Following and optimizing current protocols
• Neuronal cell culture maintenance
• Viral gene therapy assays in neurons
• Microscopy
• Data analysis

Your profile

We are looking for an ambitious research assistant with enthusiasm towards bettering human health through basic and translatable neurobiology. The successful candidate must have a Master’s degree with a strong background in medical sciences in addition to relevant wet-lab experience. Previous experience with mouse models of ocular disease, gene therapy work, microscopy, and neuronal cell culture are substantial merits. The candidate should demonstrate enthusiasm toward basic and translational research and aim to contribute to our research programs focusing on gene therapy development. Written and spoken English is a requirement. We place high value on personal fit.

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

Read more about the research group you will be part of
Read more about the Department of Clinical Neuroscience

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest June 30th 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. 

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