Research Assistant in the field of glioblastoma immunology

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The Sten Linnarsson lab is a part of Unit of Molecular Neurobiology at the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics (MBB). Linnarsson lab has an outstanding track-record in performing world-leading research on brain and brain development using single cell technologies. The current focus of the lab is to improve understanding of the most common and deadly brain tumor – glioblastoma (GBM), and to inform the development of new treatment targets.

Your mission

We are looking for a research assistant who is planning to pursue with PhD studies in the future. As research assistant you will be working together with an experienced postdoc in human immunology as well as PhD students, postdocs and research nurses to investigate the phenotype, location, and function of immune cells in brain cancer. A full-time position is available for 6 months. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to strengthen her/his current experimental skills as well as learn new cutting-edge techniques. Experimental duties will include the isolation and functional characterization of immune cells in brain cancer patients. More specifically, the project focus on human immunology and mononuclear phagocytes, such as monocytes, dendritic cells, and macrophages, as well as other immune cells, in tumor microenvironment. We are looking for a highly motivated and well-organized person with excellent communication skills and ability to interact with collaborators, as well as experience in flow cytometry and computational analyses.

Key Responsibilities:

Isolation and storage/biobanking of cells from fresh human blood and tissues collected from brain cancer patients, advanced flow cytometry, single cell sequencing, spatial technologies, and other analytical techniques.
Optimization of an in vitro culture system for healthy or tumor-infiltrating human immune cells.

Your profile

Requirements:

Master’s degree in Medical Science, Immunology or equivalent when the position starts
Experience in cell isolation from human blood or tissues and data analyses
Previous experience with multiparametric flow cytometry/cell sorting
Capacity to fluently speak and write in English
Excellent interpersonal skills and references from previous work environments
Computational skills

Meritorious:

Experience in working with human immune cells, particularly mononuclear phagocytes
Excellent organizational skills

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

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 2023-12-15

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