Research assistant to Karolinska Institutet

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Clinical research and basic science studies focusing on safety and efficacy of fertility preservation and reproductive health are being conducted at the Laboratory of Translational Fertility Preservation in the group of Adjunct Professor Kenny Rodriguez-Wallberg from the Department of Oncology Pathology, Karolinska Institutet. The Team is mainly dedicated to Reproductive Oncology (Oncofertility) and reproductive outcomes of cancer survivors, but it also does research on assisted reproduction technologies across all causes and treatments of infertility. As a Research Assistant you will play a key role in our clinical studies at the forefront of current research, in close collaboration with clinical scientists.

We are focusing on fertility preservation, especially through translational studies aiming at improving
fertility preservation methodology. There is a specific focus on tissue cryopreservation and in vitro
follicle culture and maturation.

Your mission

The group is now recruiting a Research Assistant who will work in close collaboration with both
clinicians and the rest of our team on the development of our in vitro methodology.

Your profile

Qualifications:

To be eligible for employment as a Research Assistant for this project, the applicant must have knowledge in and documented experience of methods in ovarian experimental research and organoid technologies.

Merits:

• Previous experimental experience with organoids, 3D culture and analytical assays. 
• Previous experimental experience, specifically from ovarian tissue cryopreservation, follicle isolation, ovarian organoid models and in vitro cell culturing.
• Previous experience with experiments on hormone receptor signaling 
• Previous training in Laboratory Animal Science for Researchers (FELASA)
• High ability to deal with multiple projects simultaneously, solve problems independently, and interact well with group members.

We place great emphasis on personal qualites. 

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 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: Campus, Flemingsberg

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Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 15^th July. 

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. 

The position is a temporary position for 12 months. 

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