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A position as Research Assistant is immediately available in the Crosetto lab for Quantitative Genome Biology at the Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab) in Stockholm, to carry out a project recently granted funding by the SciLifeLab open call for COVID-19 related proposals.
The position will be based in the Bienko-Crosetto laboratory (https://bienkocrosettolabs.org/), a dynamic research environment focused on genome biology, oncogenomics and methods development (Nature Biotechnology 2020; Nature Methods 2013a, b; Nature Communications 2017a, b, 2019a, b; Cell Reports 2014; Communications Biology 2018).
The main task of the position is to prepare next-generation sequencing (NGS) libraries from biological samples of COVID-19 patients from Sweden and other EU countries and sequence them, thus giving an essential contribution to studying how SARS-CoV-2 viruses is evolving in Europe.
Specific tasks associated with this position include:
The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary and dynamic team of international researchers, including clinicians, biologists, biotechnologists, engineers, computer scientists, and physicists. Our mission is to transform the way we understand complex biological phenomena and diseases, by integrating next-generation sequencing technologies, single-molecule microscopy methods, and advanced computational tools.
A creative and inspiring environment full of expertise and curiosity. 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 a state university, which entitles to several benefits such as extended holiday and generous occupational pension. Employees also have access to our modern gym for free and receive reimbursements for medical care.
Location: Solna, SciLifeLab
An employment application must contain the following documents in English:
Welcome to apply at the latest 31st of May 2020.
The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | Immediately |
Salary | Monthly salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 % |
City | Stockholm |
County | Stockholms län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | 2-2116/2020 |
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Published | 08.May.2020 |
Last application date | 31.May.2020 11:59 PM CEST |