Research Specialist in immunology

The Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology (MTC) at Karolinska Institutet conducts research and teaching in immunology, infectious biology, cell biology and cancer. MTC is an international and dynamic institution with over 400 employees who are engaged in basic and applied research.

MTC is looking for a Research Specialist in Immunology for Professor Gunilla Karlsson Hedestam's group to contribute to the group's project concerning adaptive immunity. For more information about the research, see https://ki.se/en/mtc/gunilla-karlsson-hedestam-group .

You are expected to lead research projects and work actively both in the laboratory environment, analyze data and contribute to scientific reports and publications. In the laboratory, you will work mainly with cell and molecular biology methods, including immune repertoire sequencing, but also with biochemical methods and genetics, in close collaboration with other researchers in the group. You will supervise master students and other junior staff. You are expected to take responsibility for planning both in vitro and in vivo experiments and for writing up the results in scientific publications.

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. Specific requirements for this position also include many years of experience working with human and mouse lymphocyte biology - including antigen-receptor sequencing and primary cell culture/functional assays. Further requirements include experience with flow cytometry (including a driving license for cell sorting), preclinical experimental animal work (including FELASA qualification(s) and experience with breeding, genotyping, vaccinations), previous experience from international university environments, and a strong publication list.

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. When employed as a research specialist, the eligibility requirements and assessment criteria specified in regulations for employment other than teacher employment apply in relation to the established employment profile.

It is particularly meritorious that the applicant has shown

• Scientific original works, their quality and quantity with special regard to postgraduate studies.
• Review articles and other scientific publications.
• Presentations and scientific assignments at international congresses.
• National and international research collaborations.
• Research experience from a research group other than where the research education was conducted.

After an overall assessment of the expertise and merits of the applicants in relation to the subject area, the group leader will determine which candidate has the best potential to contribute to a positive development of the activities at KI.

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 a state university, which entitles to several benefits such as extended holiday and generous occupational pension. Employees also have access to our modern gym for free and receive reimbursements for medical care.

Location: Solna

Your application should preferably be written in English and contain the following documents: Resumé, qualifications, a description of planned research and a personal letter.

Welcome to apply at the latest 8/9 2021.

The application must be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.