Research assistant in pain research

We invite applications for research assistant in the research group of Camilla Svensson, professor in cellular and molecular pain physiology. The position will be placed in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, which has collegial, international and dynamic research environment. Our group has a strong focus on pain mechanisms in arthritis and fibromyalgia and offer an exciting and collaborative research work environment where you can make a difference.

We look for a motivated person with interest in interacting with and helping a dynamic group of about 12 researchers. Your primary mission will be to support different aspects of ongoing projects working closely with lab members. You will be to assist experimentally with for example:

• Processing of tissues and blood samples
• Tissue histology and immunohistochemistry
• Confocal microscopy
• ELISA analysis

You have experience from working with diverse lab methods including PBMC isolation, immunohistochemistry and ELISA analsyis, and you are eager to learn more. Knowledge in the use of electronic research documentation and biobanks and is considered an advantage. Acquaintance to the Swedish language will be advantageous, but specifically fluency in oral and written English is a prerequisite for an application.

The successful candidate is a team player, a good communicator, is well-organized and enjoy interactions with researchers and students. You have a deep sense of responsibility, take initiatives and have capacity and flexibility to anticipate and solve daily challenges. You are service-minded, and you would like to contribute to the success of a research team.

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, Biomedicum

Camilla Svensson’s lab Link: https://ki.se/en/research/groups/molecular-pain-research-camilla-svenssons-research-group

Welcome to apply!

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.