Karolinska Institutet, Department of Clinical Neuroscience

The Department of Clinical Neuroscience (CNS) conducts research and education in the field of neuroscience from the molecular level to the society level. The clinical research and education is conducted in collaboration with Region Stockholm as well as other research groups from Karolinska Institutet and other universities.
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Division
The Department of Neuro conducts research in neurological diseases, brain and spinal cord injuries. The group of Translational Neuropharmacology includes mainly molecular biologists, biochemists and medical doctors performing research under supervision of professor Per Svenningsson (https://ki.se/en/cns/per-svenningssons-research-group). The aim of the research is further elucidation of factors underlying Parkinson's disease (PD), Huntington's disease and depression, with additional focus on the role of immune system in their etiology. The research extends widely from basic to clinical research, which facilitates the translation of basic findings into clinical, in order to discover prospective therapies for PD patients. The strength of the group lies in the fact that this translational opportunity is combined with methodological expertise in genetics, radiology and protein science.

Duties
The research assistant should be able to perform a wide range of experiments and data analysis. The successful candidate will work on a neurotoxin animal model of Parkinson’s disease in order to investigate the pathophysiological changes that have occurred in the model, focusing on an early disease stage. The research assistant will be responsible for tissue cutting and maintenance and will perform immunohistochemical, immunofluorescent and in situ hybridization experiments, studying neurodegeneration and inflammation in the model. The candidate will also assist other researchers in their experiments, by conducting additional work on their projects. The applicant will also be responsible for collecting data, performing statistical analysis and writing manuscripts.

Entry requirements
The applicant should have an academic degree in the field of Biology and should have a Master´s degree. An extensive background in protein analysis (Western blot) and histological analysis (immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, in situ hybridization) are required. Expertise in microscopy (fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy) is a merit for the suitable candidate. The successful candidate should have worked on different animal models of Parkinson’s disease, being able to plan a detailed experimental design. The applicant will be expected to work well independently and as part of a team, establishing and maintaining collaborations. It´s a merit if the applicant have done part of its education in a foreign country, bringing international experience to the laboratory. The applicant has to be fluent in English, spoken and written. 

Application process

  • A curriculum vitae
  • Academic degree diplomas
  • Copies of publications
  • Proof of English proficiency


The application is to be submitted on the Varbi recruitment system.

At Karolinska Institutet a 6-month trial period is required for all permanent appointments.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment As soon as possible
Salary Månadslön
City Stockholm
County Stockholms län
Country Sweden
Reference number 2-6234/2018
Contact
  • Elin Hammergård, HR-administrator, elin.hammergard@ki.se
  • Per Svenningsson, Professor/specialist physician, per.svenningsson@ki.se
Union representative
  • Henry Wölling, SEKO, henry.wolling@ki.se
  • Venus Azhary, OFR, 0707-124 127
  • Arsalan Amir, SACO, 08 - 517 733 37, arsalan.amir@ki.se
Published 12.Nov.2018
Last application date 22.Nov.2018 11:59 PM CET

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