Research Specialist in Signal Transduction in Pancreatic Islet Cells - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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Signal Transduction Laboratory, Rolf Luft Research Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet.

Description of the subject area

We are focusing on in vivo signal-transduction in pancreatic islet cells under physiological and diabetic conditions. Most of the work is carried out using the anterior chamber of the eye technology in combination with in vivo and in vitro microscopy, protein and mRNA assays and immunohistochemistry.

Your mission

The Rolf Luft Research Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology is recruiting a Research Specialist to work closely with the rest of the team, primarily in one of our ongoing, long-term projects to investigate how apolipoprotein CIII is involved in the development and progression of insulin resistance and whether there is a link to the higher incidence of neurodegenerative diseases seen in diabetes.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for employment as a Research Specialist, in addition to holding a PhD, the applicant must have demonstrated relevant research expertise in in vivo animal experiments, isolation of pancreatic islets and transplantation of islets, in vitro cell research, two photon/confocal microscopy, analysis of intracellular Ca2+changes, immunohistochemistry, neuro- and protein biochemistry, in vivo imaging, hormon assays. He/she should demonstrate his/her ability to deal with multiple projects simultaneously, solve problems independently and interact well with group members. Previous experience supervising doctoral students constitute a strong merit. The applicant should also have scientific production in recent years in internationally prestigious journals.

Assessment criteria

After an overall assessment of the expertise and merits of the applicants in relation to the subject area, Karolinska Institutet will determine which of them has the best potential to contribute to a positive development of the activities at KI.

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 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

Application

We prefer that Your application is written in English, but You can also apply in Swedish. An application must contain the following documents: Resumé, qualifications and description of planned research, presented in accordance with Karolinska Institutet's qualifications portfolio.

Welcome to apply at the latest 17 April, 2022

The application must be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

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