Research assistant to HERM

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

We are recruiting for a temporary research position (3-4 months) in the lab to support ongoing projects lead by other investigators from September 2021. The work does require basic knowledge in immunology and documented previous hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques, immune cell isolation, culture and modification, as well as advanced flow cytometry.

The Department of Medicine, Huddinge conducted preclinical and clinical research in a variety of areas and undergraduate and graduate education. The department is internationally oriented and consists of seven units with about 40 teams.

Your mission

The Bryceson group studies lymphocyte differentiation with a focus on the cellular and molecular pathways that control viral infections. This is studied in human cells, as well as in cell line models. Key technologies applied towards these research directions include molecular biology techniques, genome editing, advanced flow cytometry, DNA and RNA sequencing, drug screening, and advanced mass spectrometry.

The project is pursued at HERM, Neo building, Karolinska Institutet Campus Flemingsberg.

Your profile

Completed or ongoing training in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology or equivalent is required as well as hands-on experience of molecular biology techniques, cell culture and modification, as well as advanced flow cytometry and knowledge of cell biology and anti-viral immunity in general. The successful applicant should be fluent in written and spoken English.

Application process

The application and supporting documents are to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

The application must contain the following documents in English:

- A personal letter including motivation for applying

- A curriculum vitae

- Any other documentation showing the desirable skills and personal qualities described above

What do we offer?

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 better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct innovative medical research and provide the largest range of biomedical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is a state university, which entitles employees to several benefits such as extended holiday and a generous occupational pension. Employees also have free access to our modern gym and receive reimbursements for medical care.

Location: Flemingsberg

https://ki.se/en/medh/yenan-bryceson-group

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 22/8 2021.

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