Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics are divided into divisions. Currently, the “Cancer Therapy” group at the division of Genome Biology, led by Prof. Oscar Fernandez-Capetillo has one Research Assistant vacancy.Their research focuses on phenotypic screenings aiming to find genes or chemicals that can be of help in fighting against age-related diseases currently lacking a cure.

Your mission

We are seeking an enthusiastic person who will work on a project where we establish cell-based assays for phenotypic drug screens in the context of neurodegenerative diseases. The employment includes experimental laboratory work, data processing, data analysis and report writing. In addition, it is expected that the candidate will help in the training of younger students.

This is a temporary position for six months, with possibility to prolongation.

Your profile

The candidate should have a recent Master´s degree in molecular biology or medical biotechnology and good hands-on experience in a variety of cellular and molecular biology techniques as well as in specialized methods such as assay development for phenotypic screening. Documented knowledge of the research field of autophagy in the context of neurological disorders is a strong merit. Experience of have been working in the pharmaceutical industry is a bonus. Preferable, the successful candidate already has some experience of working as a research assistant and/or laboratory technician. Complete fluency in both written and spoken English is a request. Other skills such as writing and presenting capacities or social competence will be highly valued.

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: SciLifeLab, Solna

For further information visit http://ki.se/en/mbb/oscar-fernandez-capetillo-group

Application

An application must contain the following documents in English:

  1. A Curriculum Vitae
  2. A Motivation Letter
  3. Contact of 2 persons that could provide reference letters.

Welcome to apply at the latest 18th of May 2021.

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

Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all

Type of employment Special fixed-term employment
Contract type Full time
First day of employment Upon agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100 %
City Stockholm
County Stockholms län
Country Sweden
Reference number STÖD 2-2205/2021
Contact
  • Per Moberg, per.moberg@ki.se
Union representative
  • Venus Azhary, OFR, 0707-124 127
Published 05.May.2021
Last application date 18.May.2021 11:59 PM CEST

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