Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?
Come join our team as a Research Specialist and become part of a dynamic and innovative research department. Our workplace is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and exploring new frontiers in the field of fluorescence microscopy. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a talented group of researchers, gaining invaluable experience and contributing to groundbreaking discoveries in the field.
Description of the subject area
The subject of the Research Specialist position centers around the development and validation of new techniques and tools in the field of fluorescence microscopy. This includes designing and implementing experiments to improve the resolution, accuracy, and sensitivity of fluorescence microscopy, as well as optimizing imaging protocols and developing new functional imaging modalities for specific biological applications. The Research Specialist will work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team to drive innovation and develop cutting-edge technologies in the field of super-resolution microscopy, with the ultimate goal of advancing our understanding of biological systems and improving human health.
Your mission
As a Research Specialist in super-resolution fluorescence microscopy, the successful candidate will lead the design and execution of experiments aimed at pushing the boundaries of super-resolution microscopy and time-resolved fluorescence techniques. Specifically, they will spearhead a research project focused on using smart fluorescent probes to advance fluorescent anisotropy techniques with super-resolution capabilities. Collaboration with other team members will be key to optimizing imaging protocols and tailoring techniques to address specific biological questions.
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible for employment as a Research Specialist, in addition to holding a Degree of Doctor, PhD, or having equivalent scientific expertise, the applicant must have demonstrated research expertise as well as have documented research experience after defending their doctoral dissertation.
List of specific requirements
- At least 5 years of research experience after defending your doctoral dissertation
- Deep understanding of fluorescence imaging principles and techniques
- Expertise in super-resolution fluorescence microscopy, especially in STED/RESOLFT
- Experience in spectroscopical characterization of fluorescent proteins and smart probes
- Experience with time-resolved fluorescence, FLIM and fluorescence anisotropy
- Experience in the development of optical systems for microscopy and spectroscopy
- Experience in image processing and analysis with ImageJ/Fiji/Python/MATLAB
- Excellent written and oral communication in English and collaboration skills
- Experience in mentoring PhD and master's students
- Proven track record of producing high-quality research
Assessment criteria
Merits
- Wet-lab experience in order to process samples
- Experience with live-cell imaging techniques and protocols
- Experience with multi-photon microscopy or other non-linear optical techniques
- Experience with grant writing and funding acquisition
- Experience with advanced rigid labelling and tagging strategies for orientational studies with fluorescent proteins and probes
- Interest applying deep-learning and AI to imaging problems
- A track record of publishing in high-impact peer-reviewed journals
After an overall assessment of the expertise and merits of the applicants in relation to the subject area, Karolinska Institutet will determine which of them has the best potential to contribute to a positive development of the activities at KI.
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. Here, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. At KI, you get to meet researchers working with a wide range of specialisms and methods, giving you ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the various scientific fields within medicine and health. It is the crossover collaborations, which have pushed KI to where it is today, at the forefront of global research. Several of the people you meet in healthcare are educated at KI. A close relationship with the health care providers is important for creating groundbreaking top quality education and research. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several benefits through our collective agreement.
Location: Solna, SciLifeLab
Application
We prefer that Your application is written in English, but You can also apply in Swedish. An application must contain the following documents: Resumé, qualifications and description of planned research, presented in accordance with Karolinska Institutet's qualifications portfolio.
Welcome to apply at the latest 15 March 2023.
The application must be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.
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