Research Assistant in Antimicrobial Resistance and Phage Therapy

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

The Department of Laboratory Medicine consists of seven divisions conducting both research and education. The department is engaged in advanced research spanning basic to applied science. All divisions operate in close collaboration with the clinical units at Karolinska University Hospital. The Division of Clinical Microbiology conducts innovative multidisciplinary research on infectious diseases and contributes translational knowledge to the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic methods.

Christian Giske’s research group at the Division of Clinical Microbiology is now seeking a motivated Research Assistant to study the potential of phage therapy against multi-resistant bacteria and the synergy between antibiotics and bacteriophages.

The position is a special fixed-term employment for six months (full-time).

Your mission

We are looking for an engaged and knowledgeable Research Assistant in phage therapy to join our research projects related to human health. The research will involve laboratory work, advanced data analysis, and compilation and presentation of results.

Your profile

We are seeking a motivated candidate with a broad background in phage therapy and related biomedical research fields. The work includes both practical and analytical laboratory tasks within molecular biology and microbiology, as well as handling of clinical samples and animal models.

Experience in data analysis using Python and bioinformatics methods is considered a strong merit, as well as proficiency in data visualization and interpretation using GraphPad Prism. Experience from work with bacterial samples under biosafety level 2 (BSL-2) conditions is required.

The role requires accuracy, good problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently in English within an interdisciplinary research environment. To be eligible for the position, you must have completed at least four years of university studies in biology or biomedicine.

In this recruitment, we place great emphasis on experience from similar work and the ability to collaborate effectively.

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/Solna

Christian Giske 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. 

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