Clinical Research Assistant in Reproductive Immunology

Clinical Research Assistant in Reproductive Immunology

Our research group studies immune markers in the human genital mucosa and how these influence susceptibility to sexually transmitted infections. We use advanced molecular biology and bioinformatics techniques and integrate these data with results from image analysis of tissue biopsies.

Your tasks will include experimental handling of human mucosal samples, including immunostaining, scanning, and quantitative evaluation. You will also perform data processing of these results, focusing on quantifying phenotypic cell markers complemented by structural markers. Part of the position will take place within the healthcare setting, with coordination responsibilities for recruiting study participants, sample collection, and gathering clinical and anamnesis data.

We are looking for a candidate with the following required qualifications:

• Experience in recruiting study participants, assisting healthcare personnel during sample collection, and documenting clinical information from study questionnaires
• Knowledge and practical experience in analyzing systems biology data in R and translating these data into tables and figures for scientific publication
• Knowledge and practical experience in immunostaining tissue biopsies, scanning, image analysis, and data processing

We also value the following skills:

• Experience in preparing, dissecting, and culturing cells from human tissue material

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.

The position is located within the Department of Medicine, Solna. The department consists of ten divisions and each division consists of several research groups. The position is located within the research group Broliden, Division of Infectious Diseases.

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.