We are looking for a research specialist in schizophrenia genetics and transcriptomics

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Ever wondered why it might be a bad idea to lend your car to a teenager? Why do many forms of neuropsychiatric disorders including Schizophrenia, depression and bipolar-disorder have a late onset, typically late teens - early twenties? The goal of our lab is to study the cellular- and network-changes that occur after birth throughout to adulthood and which genetic programs that control these changes. We use our cell type-specific knowledge to further our understanding of genetically complex disorders with a focus on Schizophrenia.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced researchspecialist to conduct integrative research on single-cell transcriptomics, genomics, and epidemiology to Jens Hjerling-Leffler group.

Your mission

A major role of the job is to design and conduct analysis to integrate genomic data with other types of data. Therefore, the successful candidate should also have deep understanding of molecular genetic data analyses, such as GWAS, CNV calling, polygenic risk score, QTL analysis, and how to handle and make use of linkage disequilibrium (LD).

Since our research also aims at filling the gap between the molecular findings and clinical meanings, we require some experience on clinical and/or epidemiological data, including, but not limited to, the Swedish medical registers.

Your profile

The successful candidate is expected to be familiar with the field of psychiatric genetics; experience and knowledge in the genetics of schizophrenia is an advantage.

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: Solna

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 2023-01-31

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.

Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.

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