Research Coordinator Position

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

Applications for a research coordinator position is welcome at unit of Molecular Neurobiology (MBB), at Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, at the Gonçalo Castelo-Branco research group.

The Department resides in a new research building for Biomedical Research, Biomedicum, providing modern technological platforms and an open environment for interactions across departments and disciplines

Your mission

The successful candidate will be actively working in specific projects which involve mouse models of multiple sclerosis, neuroscience and single cell omics, and will be integrated in a multidisciplinary team comprising computational, molecular and cellular biologists, and neuroimmunologists

Your profile

We are looking for a Research Coordinator to provide the principal investigator and the group with organizational and administrative support in projects as well as general laboratory upkeep and scientific expertise. The responsibilities include working closely with the principal investigator to prepare and maintain action plans, resources, timeframes, budgets, project reports and help to ensure the research activities are performed in accordance with institutional, national and European regulations. The candidate will perform various coordinating tasks along with administrative duties including project schedules and documentation in Swedish and should therefore have excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Swedish and English. The applicant is expected to assist in existing research projects with methodological expertise in comparative medicine. A doctoral degree within neuroscience disciplines, previous experience in mouse models of MS, management of large size transgenic mouse colonies, writing and direction of ethical permits, including communication with ethical board committees is a requirement.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment full of expertise and curiosity. Our research group is based at the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics (MBB), at the Karolinska Institutet (KI), Stockholm, Sweden, within the Unit of Molecular Neurobiology.

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.

The Unit of Molecular Neurobiology has presently seven research groups, focused on several aspects of development, stem cell biology, neuroscience and cancer, providing a unique critical mass and expertize, and vibrant scientific environment.

The Castelo-Branco research group is interested in the molecular mechanisms defining the epigenetic state of cells of the oligodendrocyte lineage. We are focused on how interplay between transcription factors, non-coding RNAs and chromatin modifying enzymes contribute to the transition between states within the oligodendrocyte lineage, with the aim to design epigenetic based-therapies to induce regeneration (remyelination) in demyelinating diseases, such as multiple sclerosis. Our research group has performed single nuclei/cell omics and identified several cell states within the oligodendrocyte lineage in development and disease (Science 2016, Dev Cell 2018, Nature Medicine 2018, Nature 2019, Nature Biotechnology 2021, Neuron 2022). Our findings suggest that oligodendrocyte lineage cells might present other functional properties than previously thought.

Location: Biomedicum, Solna, Sweden

Links: https://ki.se/en/mbb/goncalo-castelo-branco-group

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest June 1st 2022

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.

Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.

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