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The Peter Bergman research-group (the AMP-group) works with novel strategies to boost innate immunity as a novel way to prevent or treat infections with bacteria and viruses. The focus during recent years has been on understanding the role of antimicrobial peptides in host immunity. The group works with a wide range of methods and experimental models, including animal models and patient-samples to address relevant research questions.
We are now seeking a Research Specialist to join our team.
Your mission
We are looking for a highly experienced research specialist with excellent knowledge of the methods and models used in the group. This includes previous experience from work with isolation and characterization of antimicrobial peptides using HPLC and mass-spectrometry. The applicant also needs excellent technical skills from work with cell-lines and primary cells, with a focus on human macrophages. Moreover, experience from handling patient-samples is essential for the position. We also require documented training in advanced confocal microscopy techniques. In addition, since we study a wide range of microorganisms, the applicant needs thorough experience of work with virulent mycobacteria (BSL3) as well as extensive experience from working with other bacteria and viruses (BSL2). Finally, experience from supervising students at different levels is a merit for the position.
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.
Assessment criteria
It is particularly meritorious that the applicant has shown
It is meritorious that the applicant has shown
Location and Links:
The Research Specialist position is available at the Division of Clinical Microbiology, Department of Laboratory Medicine in Huddinge (KI South Campus, Flemingsberg). The Department of Laboratory Medicine consists of 7 divisions and is active in many areas of Laboratory Medicine. The department is involved in advanced basic scientific, clinical and epidemiological research. The department is one of the largest departments of education at Karolinska Institutet.
Read about the Department of Laboratory Medicine
Read about the Division of Clinical Microbiology
Read about the AMP Research Group
Application
We prefer that Your application is written in English, but You can also apply in Swedish.
An application must contain the following documents: Resumé, qualifications and description of planned research, presented in accordance with Karolinska Institutet's qualifications portfolio.
Welcome to apply at the latest 13 June 2021.
The application must be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.
Type of employment | Permanent position |
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Contract type | Full time |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100% |
City | Huddinge |
County | Stockholms län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | STÖD 2-2632/2021 |
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Published | 28.May.2021 |
Last application date | 13.Jun.2021 11:59 PM CEST |