Karolinska Institutet, AIMES - Center for the Advancement of Integrated Medical and Engineering Sciences, Department of Neuroscience, Solna

AIMES - Center for the Advancement of Integrated Medical and Engineering Sciences is a interdisciplinary research center co-affiliated between Karolinska Institutet (KI) and the KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH). Research at AIMES is characterized by intimate interactions between pre-clinical and clinical scientists and researchers with natural sciences and engineering backgrounds. Biomedical research in infection and neuroscience is addressed by the development of cutting-edge approaches based on Organic Bioelectronics, Organ-on-Chip technology, and Tissue Microbiology, which combines expertise in electroactive polymers, chemistry, microfluidics, neurobiology, microbiology, physiology, pathology and intravital imaging. Other areas of research include renewable biomaterials, sensor technologies and anti-fouling surfaces. AIMES has an explicit aim to translate scientific findings to societal use via strong interactions with external stakeholders.

AIMES is located in Biomedicum, KI Campus Solna. AIMES is hosted at KI by the Department of Neuroscience, world-leaders in research on the function of the nervous system in health and disease. AIMES host at KTH is the Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, the largest academic institution on native and synthetic polymers in Sweden.

We now seek a Research Assistant in Microbiology and Biomedicine.

Duties

The position of research assistant is a fixed-term position for 10 months in which the candidate will be performing part of a research projects in the field of microbiology and biofilm imaging. Experience in microbiological techniques, such as culturing of bacteria and yeast in planktonic- as well as biofilm assays are required. The candidate is expected to conduct experiments focused on exploring techniques to study the development, interactions, and structure of mono- and polymicrobial biofilms. Experience from work in BSL2-classified laboratories, and good laboratory practices are required. The candidate will be involved in performing spectrophotometric and microscopy-based analysis of biofilms and is thereby expected to have the necessary background or experience to do so.

Entry requirements

We are looking for a candidate with a completed bachelor’s thesis in the field of microbiology and previous research- and academic experience in the field of microbiology and biomedicine.

Qualifications to work in sterile Biosafety level 2 environments at the project start are needed for this position.

Excellent written and spoken English is required. We stress research and microscopy expertise when assessing applicants, specifically widefield- and confocal laser scanning fluorescence microscopy, as well as airyscan. In addition we prioritize applicants well versed in Microsoft office, Grpahpad prism (or equivalent), and have at least basic knowledge of programming in R.

We want the applicant to have great communication skills as they will be working in a diverse and international group and have to regularly report on and present their progress.

All applications should be sent through the Varbi recruitment system.