Research Specialist in in field of autoimmune research with a particular focus on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

At the Division of Rheumatology at the Department of Medicine Solna, we conduct research on diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system, inflammatory as well as non-inflammatory. The Division of Rheumatology offers good opportunities to clinical and translational research on unique patient groups from the clinic along with biomedical and experimental animal research.

Your mission

As a Research Specialist you will play a central role in the development and execution of translational studies in field of autoimmune research with a particular focus on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) pathogenesis and treatment. You will work with Associate Professor Ioannis Parodis and his multidisciplinary team of experienced researchers and clinicians, as well as PhD students, PostDocs and research nurse to advance our understanding of SLE and contribute to the development of novel therapeutic approaches.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lab management: support the internal and external research teams on ongoing projects, coordinate lab activities, manage lab resources and supply
• Biobanking: process and handle human biological samples (cell isolation, labeling, storage and registry) in adherence to SOPs and regulations
• Development of project proposals, grant applications, and scientific publications
• Plan, conduct, and analyze advanced immunological experiments using state-of-the-art techniques (single-cell RNA sequencing, proteomics, special transcriptomics and metabolomics)
• Mentor and support students and junior researchers within the group
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in the field and integrate new knowledge into ongoing research

Eligibility requirements

•  PhD in Medical or Biomedical Science, Immunology or equivalent when the position starts
• Documented experience in translational and experimental immunology research
• Experience in handling human blood and/or tissues (cell isolation, primary cell cultures)
• Previous experience with multiparametric flow cytometry/cell sorting, ELISA, single-cell analysis, RNA sequencing
• Fluent oral and written communication in English, and ability to communicate in Swedish at basic level
• Excellent interpersonal skills and references from previous work environments 

Assessment criteria

It is particularly meritorious that the applicant has shown

• Experience in autoimmune disease or cancer immunology research is advantageous.
• Familiarity with translational research approaches.

It is meritorious that the applicant has shown

• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously

After an overall assessment of the expertise and merits of the applicants in relation to the subject area, Karolinska Institutet will determine which of them has the best potential to contribute to a positive development of the activities at KI.

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. Here, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. At KI, you get to meet researchers working with a wide range of specialisms and methods, giving you ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the various scientific fields within medicine and health. It is the crossover collaborations, which have pushed KI to where it is today, at the forefront of global research. Several of the people you meet in healthcare are educated at KI. A close relationship with the health care providers is important for creating groundbreaking top quality education and research. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several benefits through our collective agreement.

Location

The position is located within the Department of Medicine, Solna. The department consists of ten divisions and each division consists of several research groups. The position is located within team Ioannis Parodis at the Centre for Molecular Medicine (CMM). The work touches on various aspects of SLE: https://ki.se/en/meds/team-ioannis-parodis.

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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:  PhD certificate, CV, cover letter, and a list of publications, along with the names of two referees.

The application must be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

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