Research Specialist in Neuroscience

The Department of Neuroscience consist of 35 research groups studying the function of the
nervous system in health and disease. The laboratory of Dr. Gilberto Fisone is interested in the
characterization of mouse models of neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases. We are
currently seeking to recruit a research specialist with advanced expertise in imaging techniques,
including light-sheet, confocal and FLIM-FRET microscopy. Expertise in whole-brain clearing
methods such as iDisco would be a plus.

The successful candidate is expected to collaborate and support multiple research projects that
require the application of the above-mentioned methodologies. The primary animal model in the
planned work is the mouse.

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.

It is particularly meritorious that the applicant has shown

• Experience in high resolution confocal imaging, including knowledge of the Zeiss Airyscan
• Experience in light-sheet microscopy, and whole brain clearing methods of mouse brain tissue
• Strong collaborative skills

It is meritorious that the applicant has shown

• Knowledge in basic biochemical techniques, such as western blotting and immunofluorescence.
• Experience in co-supervising students at the Master level.
• Ability to present data in international meetings.

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.

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

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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 July 25th, 2024.

The application must be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.