We are an academic research lab in the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) at Karolinska Institutet (KI) and SciLifeLab in Stockholm, Sweden (https://www.hausserlab.org) looking for a research assistant with a biostatistics background.

Your mission

You will analyze spatio-temporal single cell gene expression data to explore how cancer cells co-opt tissue micro-environment in order to support tumor growth.

Your profile

  • Masters-level education in computational biology with solid quantitative foundations (multi-variate calculus, linear algebra) and mastery of advanced quantitative concepts (classical and Bayesian hypothesis testing, techniques to explore multi-variate data, dynamical systems theory)
  • Good computational skills, both conceptually (algorithms, database, ...) and practical (programming in R and Python, SQL, the linux environment)
  • Biology education in cell biology and immunology, covering both the relevant concepts and practical skills in the lab
  • Previous research experience with tumor immunology
  • Previous international experience
  • Professional English

In addition, the candidate’s personal skills will be strongly valued.

What do we offer?

  • Exciting science in a lab uniquely positioned for you to apply your skills as a computer scientist to an area of direct medical relevance.
  • A stimulating scientific environment and top research infrastructure. KI is among the world's foremost medical universities and KI's faculty awards the Nobel Prize in physiology and medicine. SciLifeLab is the Swedish national center for large-scale molecular bioscience, with stimulating researchers and top facilities in-house.
  • High life quality. Stockholm consistently tops the rankings of cities with highest quality of life worldwide.  

Location: Stockholm

Application

To apply please provide:

  • A short cover letter (1 page max.)
  • A concise CV

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.  

 

Type of employment Special fixed-term employment
Contract type Full time
First day of employment According to agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Stockholm
County Stockholms län
Country Sweden
Reference number STÖD 2-4564/2020
Contact
  • Jean Hausser, Assistant professor, jean.hausser@ki.se
Union representative
  • Magnus Anå, OFR, 08-524 864 37, magnus.ana@ki.se
  • Elisabeth Valenzuela, SEKO, 08-524 863 53
Published 27.Oct.2020
Last application date 10.Nov.2020 11:59 PM CET

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