Research assistant focusing on patient-derived cellular modelling

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

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.

Your mission

A research assistant position is available in the lab of Carl M. Sellgren at the department of Physiology and Pharmacology at Karolinska Institutet. Sellgren lab is located in Biomedicum, a new interdisciplinary research center designed to concentrate much of the experimental research conducted at Karolinska Institutet Campus Solna. Our research focuses on developing induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cellular 3D models to study neurodevelopmental disorders. For this purpose, we use patient-derived cells collected at clinics in Stockholm and Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston). The research is well funded from e.g., Marianne and Markus Wallenbergs Stiftelse, One Mind Foundation, the Swedish Research Council, Stockholm County, and Erling Perssons Stiftelse.

Your profile

We seek a candidate who has cell culture experience including iPSC cultures and differentiation of neuronal cells. Previous work with 3D cultures is highly meritorious. The candidate must be fluent in English. We are looking for a cooperative and flexible person who thrives to work with others.

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 2022-05-30

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.

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