Research Assistant in Flame Nanoparticle Synthesis

The Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology at Karolinska Institutet (KI) announces an opportunity to join the research group of Georgios A. Sotiriou as a research assistant in flame nanoparticle synthesis. The lab has extensive experience in the flame synthesis of nanoparticles and assembly of devices for biomedical applications. The lab’s mission is to develop bionanomaterials, tools and methods for medicine using engineering sciences. The research in this lab is highly multidisciplinary combining expertise from material engineering, bioengineering and health sciences. This allows for the design of bionanomaterials that exhibit the desired functionality in applications ranging from diagnostics (biosensors) to therapeutic interventions.

The research assistant is expected to work on flame nanoparticle synthesis and direct nanoparticle deposition surfaces and participate in the lab research environment. Experience in growing bacterial biofilms on such surfaces is needed. The duties include lab work, courses, seminars, and presentation of results at meetings. Other responsibilities include development of methodology and work routines, literature review, statistical analysis, adhering to the lab manual policies and drafting scientific reports and manuscripts.

The candidate should have a BSc in Food Science and Biotechnology and ongoing or recently completed MSc in Drug Innovation. Extensive experience in synthesis of nanoparticles by flame spray pyrolysis is required. Furthermore, skills including material characterization by X-ray diffraction, fluorescence and UVvis spectroscopy are required. Experience with biological reagents for biofilm quantification is required.

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

https://sotirioulab.org

https://ki.se/en/mtc/georgios-sotiriou-laboratory-open-nanoscale-material-and-device-engineering-for-biomedicine

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.