Research assistant in HIV latency

We are recruiting a research assistant to provide support to the Professor Anders Sönnerborg´s group. The research focus is on regulation of HIV latency and replication We are exploring HIV cure along different lines. The present position is focused on the role of NK cells in this regulation. This is studied mainly in cell-lines but also in primary patient samples from our biobank, utilizing diverse technologies such as advanced flowcytometry, and various in vitro cell assays.

The position will be for 3 months and be placed at Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine Huddinge. The experimental research is done at ANA Futura Lab, Campus Flemingsberg. The research group and the department offer an engaging and international research environment where a research assistant will have the opportunity to contribute to high-quality research and capacity building at the international top level.

HIV causes a life-long infection which with todays antiretroviral therapy cannot be cured. However different approaches are used to eliminate the remaining virus in the cellular reservoirs. Our novel approach is focused on elimination of the latent virus through NK cells. As a research assistant you will work in a multidisciplinary team under Associate Professor Robert van Domselaar and provide support in characterizing the mechanism behind our novel findings that NK cells can contribute to the reduction of the HIV reservoir. You will employ a combination of flow cytometry, HIV cultivation in cell-lines and primary cells as well as different cell and molecular biology techniques.

Applicant should show educational and scientific activity corresponding to a Bachelor of Biology with documented courses immunobiology, biochemistry, biotechnology applications of microorganisms, microbiology and molecular biology. Also, knowledge in genetics and experience of scientific writing are warranted. Applicant should be fluent in English (written and spoken). Emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

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: Flemingsberg

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Welcome to apply at the latest 2023-01-24

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.