Research assistant in Adoptive T cell Therapy for gynecological cancer and advanced melanoma

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research? One position is now open as a Research Assistant in Stina Wickström group to support laboratory research. The overall focus of the research group is to evaluate and to improve Adoptive T cell Therapy for gynecological cancer and advanced melanoma. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic team at the Department of Oncology-Pathology, Solna at Karolinska Institutet and support studies in the field of cell-based immunotherapy. Your mission The group is focusing on improving and development of T cell products for adoptive T cell therapy for solid tumors, with the focus on cervical-, ovarian cancer and melanoma. This improvement of production platforms, development of new expansion protocols for tumor infiltrating lymphocytes as well as investigation of novel T cell products from blood or CAR-TIL. The group focuses phenotypic and functional analysis of the T cell products. The project will have a special focus on genetically modified T cells and will cover several standard immunological and molecular techniques. In addition to the project, the candidate will have to support the group and other group-members with general tasks, when needed. The position will be a collaboration between Stina Wickström and Rolf Kiessling, based at Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm/Solna, Sweden. We work in collaboration with academic and industry partners, thus, the candidate will have the opportunity to learn various scientific and technical expertise. Your profile We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant with a strong desire to support studies focusing on adoptive T cell therapies as a treatment option for solid cancers. - The candidate applying must have a Master's degree in immunology, biomedicine, cell biology or a related discipline. - Some knowledge of immunology and experience with some of the relevant experimental approaches (e.g. preclinical human sample processing, ELISA, IncuCyte, flow cytometry, primary tumor cell culturing in 2D and 3D) is required. - Experience with genetic modification and T cell expansions is considered an advantage. Emphasis will be placed on personal suitability and compatibility with lab members. Applicants must have good communication skills in English and ability to collaborate and work productively in a team. 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. 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 Choose to work at KI – Ten reasons why   Application KI applies individual and differentiated salary setting in accordance with our collective agreements RALS and RALS-T. 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.  This is a temporary position for one year. Apply at the latest 25 September.  Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all