Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?
The research at the division of Pediatric Oncology and Pediatric Surgery is focused on clinical problems and includes clinical research projects, and translational experimental research. The NORDFERTIL Research Lab Stockholm is part of the Childhood Cancer Research Unit and located in the new research lab at BioClinicum. The main research focus of this groups is related to reproductive biology, with special interest in fertility preservation in children subjected to high gonadotoxic treatments.
Your mission
We are looking for a temporary research assistant position to work primarily on histological analysis related to male gonadal development. This position includes the following duties:
- Archiving of histological tissue samples
- Basic and advanced staining methods
- Processing of fresh and fixed tissue, including embedding procedures
Your profile
We are looking for a research assistant who has obtained a basic or has equivalent scientific competence in the field of medical sciences.
The successful candidate should have experience with at least some of the laboratory techniques mentioned above. Experience in working with basic staining methods related to male reproductive biology and gonadal physiology in humans is considered an advantage. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively is a prerequisite. Previous experience of histological and laboratory work is required. The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Due to the bi-national character of the project, involving clinics in Germany, knowledge of the German language as well as a medical background is a strong plus.
We are looking for an ambitious, highly motivated individual with a solid background in medicine. The successful candidate has obtained a BSc degree latest at the start of the employment or has equivalent scientific competence.
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
https://ki.se/en/kbh/nordfertil-research-lab-stockholm
Application
An employment application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:
A complete resumé. A summary of current work (no more than one page).
The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.
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