Research Assistant focusing on female reproductive health- 2 available positions - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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Clinical research and basic science studies focusing on safety and efficacy of fertility preservation and reproductive health are being conducted in the group of Adjunct Professor Kenny Rodriguez-Wallberg at the Department of Oncology Pathology, Karolinska Institutet. The Team is mainly dedicated to Reproductive Oncology (Oncofertility) and reproductive outcomes of cancer survivors, but it has also extended research on assisted reproduction technologies, infertility and its causes and treatment. As a Research Assistant you will play a key role in our clinical studies at the forefront of current research, in close collaboration with clinical scientists.

Description of the subject area

We are focusing on normal and disease functions of the female reproductive organs, especially the impact of the microbiome on reproductive health and on fertility outcomes in clinical studies. There is a specific focus on clinical studies recruiting women with specific symptoms and reproductive health outcomes.

Your mission

The group is now recruiting a Research Assistant who will work in close collaboration with clinicians and the rest of the team on the development of several clinical cohort studies. In addition, the successful candidate will be placed at clinical units and will be involved in patient recruiting for the studies, and sampling.

Your profile

Qualification:

To be eligible for employment as a Research Assistant for this project, the applicant must have knowledge and some experience of clinical medical areas such as medicine, midwifery, nursery, although not necessarily with completion of the education program.

Merits:

• It is especially important that the applicant has a high ability to deal with multiple projects simultaneously, solve problems independently, and interact well with group members.
• Previous experience in clinical research constitutes a strong merit.

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 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

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Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 10^th November. 

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. 

This position is a part time position 40-60 % , 4 months. 

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