RESEARCH ASSISTANT, TEMPORARY POSITION

The Rydén and Mejhert lab aims to understand how alterations in human white adipocyte function is related to cardiometabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, and coronary sclerosis. Our group consists of 15-20 members (senior researchers, postdoctoral fellows, PhD/master students, and technical staff) and has all the necessary infrastructure to conduct translational research including a fully equipped preclinical laboratory at NEO and a clinical research unit at the Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge.

We are recruiting a research assistant to work on a project where we aim to define the organellar proteome of human adipocytes. The project is ongoing, but important tasks such as data generation, integration and validation in cell models remain to be completed. The position is for six months but may be extended by six months pending the completion of the project.

The person appointed must have a master’s degree in the field of biology/medicine (or equivalent) and be experienced in approaches such as cellular fractionation, immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy, and gene editing. The latter includes the generation of knock-out and knock-in cell lines. It is a clear strength if the applicant has experience in research focusing on adipocyte biology. Good knowledge in English, written and spoken, is a requirement.

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

The Rydén & Mejhert lab

Welcome to apply at the latest 2023-05-29.

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.