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Karolinska Institutet, Department of Oncology-Pathology, The Thomas Helleday Laboratory
At the Department of Oncology-Pathology, basic, translational, and clinical research and educational activities related to cancer are carried out. Approximately 300 people from over 40 nations are currently working in the department. About 30 research groups with various cancer research profiles are involved and we have around 110 Ph.D. students. The Department of Oncology-Pathology is responsible for undergraduate courses in Pathology, Oncology, and Forensic Medicine for medical students, as well as for Tumor biology courses for biomedicine students and Pathology courses for opticians.
Do you want to contribute to improving human health?
The laboratory of Professor Thomas Helleday provides an excellent translational and scientific environment. The multidisciplinary research group is located at Science for Life Laboratory and consists of Ph.D. students, postdocs, and senior scientists within biology, biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacology, many with experience from the pharmaceutical industry.
We are looking for a highly motivated and lab-experienced research assistant for the Helleday group. Your main task will be to plan and perform in vitro cell culture experiments in the laboratory. Your work will be very varied and will include, several molecular biology techniques including cell culturing, PCR, western blotting, fluorescence microscopy, immunohistology staining techniques as well as performing screening assays.
In more detail, you will contribute to a further understanding of the role of DNA repair and metabolisms proteins in cancer and characterize small molecules inhibiting these pathways and proteins involved using both biochemical and cellular assays. To support clinical findings and development we need to further investigate biomarkers, combination treatments, and potential resistance mechanisms to obtain a deeper understanding of the mechanism of action of the compounds.
The following qualifications are required:
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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Welcome to apply at the latest 14th May.
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.
This position is temporary for approximatley 8 months.
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Part-time |
First day of employment | Up on agreement |
Salary | Monthly salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 50 % |
City | Solna |
County | Stockholms län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | STÖD 2-1844/2024 |
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Published | 30.Apr.2024 |
Last application date | 14.May.2024 11:59 PM CEST |