Research assistant in immunology and extracellular vesicles

Karolinska Institutet; Stockholms kommun; Vor Ort; SEK 312.480 - 401.760; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Karolinska Institutet invites applications for a Research assistant in immunology and extracellular vesicles in Stockholm. You will work in a team exploring the role of extracellular vesicles in the immune system and its clinical applications.

The position is a fixed-term appointment for up to six months with a monthly salary per KI collective agreements (RALS and RALS-T). The role includes cell culture, immunological assays and animal experiments in a modern lab setting.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in life sciences with a specialization in immunology.
• Experience with wet-lab immunology techniques including cell culture, flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry.
• Work in industry is meritorious.

Aufgaben

• Perform cell culture, immunological assays and related experiments.
• Conduct animal experiments as part of the project.
• Collaborate with the research group led by Susanne Gabrielsson.

Kenntnisse

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

Immunohistochemistry

Immunology

Ausbildung

Master's degree in life sciences (immunology)

Tools

Flow cytometer

Immunohistochemistry equipment

Cell culture facilities

Jobbeschreibung

Research assistant in immunology and extracellular vesicles

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Join a research team dedicated to understanding the fundamentals of immunology to apply them in clinical contexts to prevent and cure diseases. Our group values scientific curiosity and careful experimentation. We welcome motivated researchers eager to explore immunology in depth and contribute to advancing the understanding of the role of extracellular vesicles in the immune system, but also to apply the knowledge in clinical collaborations.

Your mission

You will work in a research group with practical laboratory techniques which will include cell culturing, immunological assays, animal experiments and high-technology laboratory techniques.

Your profile

You should have a master in life sciences with a specialization in immunology, as well as experience from immunological wet-lab techniques including cell culture, flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry. Work in industry is meritious.

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
The position is located within the Department of Medicine, Solna. The department consists of ten divisions and each division consists of several research groups. The position is located within the research group led by Professor Susanne Gabrielsson, Division of Immunology and Respiratory Medicine. The group studies naturally occurring nanovesicles known as exosomes, or extracellular vesicles (EVs). EVs serve as biological messengers that transfer information between cells and are being investigated as mediators of disease, biomarkers, and therapeutic tools. The group's research is particularly focused on the immunological functions of EVs. http://ki.se/en/meds/research-group-susanne-gabrielsson

Application

KI applies individual and differentiated salary setting in accordance with our collective agreements RALS and RALS-T.

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 employment is a fixed-term appointment for a period of up to six months.

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

Type of employment

Type of employment Temporary position

Contract type

Contract type Full time

Salary Monthly salary

Number of positions

Number of positions 1

Full-time equivalent 100 %

City

City Stockholm

County

Country

Country Sweden

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Contact

Union representative