Research Assistant in microbiology

Research Assistant in Microbiology

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology (MTC) at Karolinska Institutet conducts research and teaching within immunology, infection biology, cell biology and cancer. Our key words are multidisciplinary, bridging, national and international collaborations.

We are seeking a dedicated Research Assistant to join our innovative team on a project studying Streptococcus pneumoniae virulence and vaccine development. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to vital research that aims to understand this pathogen and its function in infection.

Your Mission

Responsibilities for this position include conducting experiments, data analysis, literature searches, and collaborating with a dynamic research team on bacteria and vaccines.

Your Profile

Requirements for the position:

• The successful candidate has made a bachelor thesis preferably on pneumococci and is a student from biomedicine or a similar field, with laboratory experience in microbiology, especially growth and culturing in BSL-2 level, and understands microbiology theory
• The successful candidate possesses a strong background in infection biology and microbiology and experience with laboratory techniques such as BSL-2 cultures and working in a BSL-2 laboratory, ELISA, flow cytometry, and cell cultures
• The applicant should have a keen interest in infectious disease research and be methodical and organized and have good record-keeping skills
• Successful applicants must have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a group
• Excellent English and Swedish communication skills, both orally and written
• The candidate is open, cooperative, flexible and can adjust into a multinational research group.

  Meritorious for the position:

  • Prior work with Streptococcus pneumoniae is advantageous
  • Previous research experience in working with bacteria and vaccine development

    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