Research assistant for a short-term project within a division focused on genome replication & cancer biology

Do you want to contribute to innovative cancer research?

Join us at Karolinska Institutet and SciLifeLab, two top-ranked institutions for the advancement of molecular biosciences in Sweden and be part of our mission to translate fundamental cell biology into better cancer treatments.

Your mission

We are currently looking for a Research Assistant for a short-term project within our research division focused on genome replication and cancer biology. To battle diseases such as cancer we need to understand the processes that drive cell division and DNA replication. The Lemmens and Bartek laboratories received a prestigious ASPIRE award for innovative cancer research to expand their work on DNA replication and cancer drug resistance. The ASPIRE II project involves various state-of-the-art genetic model systems and advanced imaging technologies. We seek an enthusiastic Research Assistant to join our team and help validating our new methodologies and address fundamental questions in an accelerated time frame.

The responsibilities of the Research Assistant will be varied and include: 

• Culturing and drug treatments of various human cell lines
• Assisting the development of advanced microscopy assays
• Quantitative single-cell and 3D image analysis

Your profile

We welcome applications from candidates with academic qualifications at least corresponding to BSc in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, or other related fields. The successful candidate is a responsible, service-minded person with good communication and organizational skills who enjoys working with people and take pride in delivering work of good quality.

The work requires:

• Previous experience of molecular biology techniques and laboratory work, including cell culturing, drug treatments, high content imaging and single cell analysis
• Good documentation and organizational skills as well as attention to detail
• Proficiency in English, excellent communication skills and a service focus.

The applicant must be able to integrate well into the international and multidisciplinary environment. Personal suitability is therefore of great importance.

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.

The Research Assistant positions is a time-limited merit-based employment, which means that you get a salary and all the rights and obligations that come with signing a contract as a state employee in Sweden (including the right to parental leave, holiday allowance, sick leave, and payments into a pension scheme). The project is estimated to be completed in 5-7 months.  

Location: Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab), Solna

For more information please visit:

• ASPIRE II award (KI)
• ASPIRE II award (SciLifelab)
• Genome Biology division (MBB)

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest July 17th, 2025

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. 

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