Research Specialist in Systems microscopy of cell migration - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Biosciences and Nutrition performs research and education in several areas of
medical science including aging, Alzheimer, biomaterial, molecular endocrinology, cancer biology,
functional genomics, systems biology, epigenetics, structural biochemistry, bioorganic chemistry,
immunology, and nutrition. It offers an excellent international research and working environment,
including around 250 scientists, students, administrative and technical personnel. The Department
resides in Neo at Campus Flemingsberg, a biomedical research building, aimed at being a creative and open environment that enables meetings, synergies, and exploration of areas of mutual interest across disciplines.

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Your mission

The successful candidate will lead and finalize an ongoing project using advanced multiparametric quantitative live cell imaging combined with advanced multivariate statistics and mathematical modeling (systems microscopy) to analyze cell migration

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for employment as a Research Specialist, in addition to holding a Degree of Doctor, PhD, or having equivalent scientific expertise, the applicant must have demonstrated research expertise as well as have documented research experience after defending their doctoral dissertation. The candidate must also display successful postdoctoral training in systems microscopy.

A documented and extensive experience and high skills in all the areas of project theory and methodology is required, including: Live cell confocal imaging, FRET and traction force microscopy imaging and analysis, cell biology of cell adhesion and migration, advanced multivariate statistics, as well as mathematical modeling. Extensive experience using MATLAB for quantitative image analysis. Further, excellent communication and collaboration skills are required.

Assessment criteria

Emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

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 a state university, which entitles to several benefits such as extended holiday and generous occupational pension. Employees also have access to our modern gym for free and receive reimbursements for medical care.

Location: Flemingsberg

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Application

We prefer that Your application is written in English, but You can also apply in Swedish. An application must contain the following documents: 

1. A letter of motivation.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Complete list of publications.
4. Name and contact information of three references.

Welcome to apply at the latest 14 January 2022.

The application must 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