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Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research? Right now there are 1 to 2 research assistant positions available in the intersection of immunology, cancer, and spatial transcriptomics, with the ultimate goal to understand tumor-associated B cell responses and harness these for therapy. The group led by Camilla Engblom  recently developed a method to study B cells and B cell receptors within their tissue microenvironment using spatial transcriptomics. The candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research in spatially resolving immune responses during tumor progression and anti-cancer therapy. Your mission We are seeking 1-2 research assistants in cancer immunology. The main duties include: Interrogate tumor-associated B cell responses in cancer Perform immunofluorescence, flowcytometry, spatial transcriptomics, cell culture and/or spatial VDJ Perform analysis of spatial B cell repertoires using R Help with lab management The applicant will work in close collaboration with PhD students, postdocs, and researchers. The applicant is expected to actively perform experimental research, using animal models and human samples, and present results to general and specialized audiences. The applicant is expected to be highly engaged, independent, curious, and a team player Your profile Our group has an opening for one to two highly creative and motivated research assistants. We are looking for a candidate with proficiency and documented research experience particularly in B cell cancer immunology. The candidate should have at least a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field. The following are considered strong merits: documented experience with spatial transcriptomics (Visium), flowcytometry, cell culture, tissue sectioning, antibody-based studies, immunofluorescence, and/or analysis of B cell repertoire (including Spatial VDJ), and spatial data using R. The candidate is expected to work with pre-clinical and clinical samples. The position will require independent work as well as extensive collaboration with other experimental groups. Fluency in both oral and written English is necessary. Documented ability to analyze and present results orally and written is important. High organization skills and scientific integrity are a must. The research requires interdisciplinary work involving teams of contributors; therefore, team players that are motivated to help each other are highly encouraged to apply. 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: The position is located within the Department of Medicine, Solna. The department consists of twelve divisions and each division consists of several research groups. The position is located within a group led by Dr. Camilla Engblom (SciLifeLab Fellow), hosted by Dr. Eduardo Villablanca within the division of Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, and physically located at CMM and SciLifeLab. The overall goal is to understand fundamental mechanisms of B cell-related immune responses in cancer (and beyond) to identify new avenues for B-cell mediated therapy. To do this, we interrogate the spatial relationships between B cell clones and their immediate niches within tissues using our in-house developed spatial transcriptomics-based technology (Spatial VDJ). Using established and newly developed algorithms, we map B cell evolution within tissues, including class switching and somatic hypermutation, and identify putative candidate tumor-regulatory antibody sequences for functional testing. In addition to the groups focus area, our research group has national and international collaborative projects within host-microbe interactions, vaccine research, technological development, and mucosal immunology. We want to foster a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment with the goal for all group members to answer ambitious and exciting scientific questions. The research group is located within a vibrant immunology community with expertise in inflammation, infection, allergy and autoimmune diseases. Application 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.  Please motivate clearly why you are specifically interested in this group. Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period. Apply Now

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research? You are welcomed to join a young, dynamic research group working translationally to understand adipose tissue lipid storage and metabolism in the context of metabolic disease. As a part of a well-established larger network of researchers in metabolism and cardiovascular disease we focus on identifying early disease mechanisms and novel therapeutic targets, taking discoveries from human 3D cell systems to in vivo work in rodent disease models. Your mission The Research Assistant position focuses on assisting ongoing projects by performing frozen and paraffin sectioning of white adipose tissue and macrovascular samples from both animal models and patient samples, staining these samples as well as helping with bioinformatic analyses and documenting and presenting of the data. In addition, the research assistant will help with the analysis of transgenic mouse phenotypes and lipid metabolism, including tissue harvest, imbedding and staining and preforming functional assays for fatty acid uptake and release. As an RA, you will be an integrated part of the group, working closely with PhD students and postdocs in the group, learning new techniques, participating in lab meetings and group activities, and presenting and discussing your results with colleagues. Your profile The Research Assistant should have a finished or soon to be finished master’s degree in molecular biology or Life science technology or similar. He/she should already have solid and demonstratable experience in sectioning of aortic root samples as well as subsequent staining for lipid or with immunofluorescence and quantification of lipid accumulation and/or atherosclerotic lesions, which are required skills for this position. Extra merit is given to applicants with also prior extensive knowledge of omics analysis, including single-cell and bulk RNA-seq. He/she should also have experience in cell culture, qPCR, western blot, ELISA and flow cytometry. The Research Assistant should be able to work quite independently in the lab and be confident in using R and Python for bioinformatics, ImageJ or Qupath for image analyses and Prism for statistics and data plotting. Previous participation in academic research in this area is a must, as is strong communication skills in English as well as a social, positive and proactive attitude. A full list of techniques that the applicant has trained for should be included in the CV. 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. Application 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. Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period. Apply Now

The Department of Zoology is one of the departments of the Faculty of Science and has approximately 80 employees, including researchers, doctoral students and administrative staff. Research and education at the department takes place in an international environment and focuses on animal biology. Outstanding and high-quality research is conducted in a range of different subjects, including animal behavior, evolutionary biology, ecology, genomics and conservation biology. More information about us can be found at: Department of Zoology . Project description The aim of the project is to investigate the evolutionary relationships between variation in brain morphology and behavioral variation at the intra-species level. To do this, the project will use three already established artificial selection lines of guppy (Poecilia reticulata) with i) different relative brain sizes, ii) different shoaling behaviors and, iii) different relative telencephalon sizes. Extensive infrastructure (>4000 aquaria, six rooms dedicated to individual and group analyses for large sample sizes) allows for artificial selection experiments, multiple analyses of cognitive abilities, mate choice, predator-prey interactions, collective movement, migratory behavior, physiology, and brain and body morphology. Molecular tools are also available in the department for analyses of genomic mechanisms underlying the observed phenotypic variation. The postdoc’s personal research interests will be important in determining the exact project. Job duties The position involves experimental research within the framework of the project described above. The postdoc will be responsible for designing and conducting experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, and communicating results through scientific publications and presentations at international conferences. The position also includes contributing to the research environment in the group and providing practical supervision to students and doctoral students working on related projects. Eligibility requirements To be eligible for employment as a postdoctoral researcher, a doctoral degree or a foreign degree that is deemed equivalent to the relevant doctoral degree is required. The degree must be completed no later than when the employment decision is made. Assessment criteria It is considered meritorious if the doctoral degree or equivalent has been completed no more than three years before the application deadline. If there are special reasons, a previously completed degree may also be considered meritorious. Special reasons refer to leave due to illness, parental leave, positions of trust in trade unions, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignment relevant to the subject area. In the appointment, special weight will be given to scientific expertise. The applicant should have a PhD in a relevant field of zoology, such as evolutionary biology or animal behavior. A strong interest in cognitive evolution and experience of experimental work on animal behavior are desirable. Experience in general fish ecology and fish dissection is also desirable but not required. About the employment The position is full-time and is valid until further notice, however, for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension if there are special reasons. Entry as soon as possible or by agreement. We offer With us you get the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You work in an international environment and receive favorable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good connections to the city. Stockholm University strives to be a workplace that is free from discrimination and provides equal rights and opportunities for everyone. Contact Information about the position is provided by the head of department, Niclas Kolm, niclas.kolm@zoologi.su.se . Application You apply for the position via Stockholm University’s recruitment system. Attach a cover letter and CV as well as the attachments requested in the application form. As the applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete and that it reaches the university by the application deadline. Instructions for applicants can be found on the website: applying for a job . Apply Now

The Department of Zoology is one of the departments of the Faculty of Science and has approximately 80 employees, including researchers, doctoral students and administrative staff. Research and education at the department takes place in an international environment and focuses on animal biology. Outstanding and high-quality research is conducted in a range of different subjects, including animal behavior, evolutionary biology, ecology, genomics and conservation biology. SciLifeLab is a leading Swedish national research infrastructure dedicated to advanced molecular biosciences, with a focus on health and environmental research. In Stockholm, SciLifeLab is located on Campus Solna, where research groups from Stockholm University, the Royal Institute of Technology and Karolinska Institutet conduct internationally leading research in the life sciences. More information about us can be found at: Department of Zoology . Job duties The position is affiliated with Mafalda Sousa Ferreira’s research group at the Department of Zoology. The main focus of this position is to produce and analyze UMI-4C data from fibroblast cell lines for functional validation of pigmentation genes in non-model species, specifically hares. The group also conducts research on the genetic basis of adaptation in other systems, including the ptarmigan, and ongoing research is producing large-scale whole-genome data for these animals. We are looking for a candidate with a Master’s degree in molecular biology, biotechnology or a related field. The successful candidate will: Perform laboratory work including mammalian cell culture, UMI-4C experiments, and whole-genome library preparation, as well as all other steps associated with these protocols. Contribute to the analysis of other genomic datasets, potentially including long-read (nanopore) sequencing or transcriptomics data. Work independently and also collaborate within an international research environment. Qualifications Required qualifications: A master’s degree in molecular biology, biotechnology or a related field, completed in connection with or shortly before employment. Previous experience in cell culture of mammalian cell lines. Previous experience with the UMI-4C protocol. General experience in all steps of molecular work related to genomic library preparations. Experience in genomic data analysis and working in a high-performance computing (HPC) environment, including tools for sequence alignment, genome assembly, or population genetics. Meritorious qualifications: Experience in research on mammalian pigmentation, including seasonal color change. Knowledge of nanopore sequencing or transcriptomics data analysis. Knowledge of transposable element biology or repeat annotation. In the employment process, special emphasis will be placed on documented research expertise within the relevant areas described above. About the employment The employment is limited to 4 months, with the possibility of extension, full-time (100%). The starting date is the end of May/beginning of June 2026, by agreement. The place of employment is SciLifeLab, Solna. Stockholm University applies individual salary setting. We offer With us you get the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You work in an international environment and receive favorable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good connections to the city. Stockholm University strives to be a workplace that is free from discrimination and provides equal rights and opportunities for everyone. Contact Further information is available from Mafalda Sousa Ferreira, mafalda.ferreira@zoologi.su.se . Application You apply for the position via Stockholm University’s recruitment system. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete and that it reaches the university by the application deadline. Instructions for applicants can be found on the website: applying for a job . Stockholm University contributes to the development of a sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the search for truth. Apply Now

The Molecular Geriatrics research group, based at the Rudbeck Laboratory, is internationally leading in antibody‑based therapy and diagnostics for neurodegenerative diseases. The research is conducted in collaboration with academic groups both in Sweden and internationally, as well as with pharmaceutical companies. Biological drugs constitute a large proportion of newly developed therapeutics and are also used for in vivo diagnostics. The same is true for neurodegenerative diseases, where immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies is now being established as the first disease‑modifying treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. However, the development of biological drugs for brain disorders is hampered by the blood–brain barrier, which prevents large molecules from entering the brain. To address this challenge, the research group has developed a concept for receptor‑mediated transcytosis of bispecific antibodies and other proteins across the blood–brain barrier, resulting in a substantial increase in brain uptake. The overall aim of the project is to develop antibody‑based therapies and diagnostics for diseases of the brain. Duties The objective of the PhD project is to generate and evaluate brain‑penetrating antibodies that bind to proteins involved in the onset and progression of neurodegenerative diseases. These antibodies will then be used to develop novel diagnostic tools, such as PET and SPECT radioligands, or for therapeutic applications to investigate whether the antibodies affect pathology in models of neurodegenerative disease. The work will therefore include both in vitro studies, primarily involving immunological and histological methods as well as cell culture, and in vivo studies in models of neurodegenerative diseases. Doctoral students are expected to devote the majority of their time to their own doctoral education. Other duties at the department, such as teaching and administrative work, may be included within the scope of the position (maximum 20%). Requirements To meet the entry requirements for doctoral studies, you must hold a Master’s (second-cycle) degree in biomedicine, pharmacy, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, or an equivalent field, or have completed at least 240 credits in higher education, with at least 60 credits at Master’s level including an independent project worth at least 15 credits, or have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way. Applicants must have experience with the methods immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and ELISA and should have completed relevant training to be authorized for in vivo animal work. Experience in data analysis using Excel, GraphPad, and ImageJ is required. A very good command of spoken and written English is essential. Additional qualifications Experience with one or more of the following techniques is considered an advantage: cell culture, protein design, production and purification radiolabeling of proteins and other substances work with in vivo models, preferably of brain diseases preclinical PET/SPECT imaging, and pharmacokinetic data analysis Experience and formal training in handling radioactive materials is also considered as a merit. Previous research experience in neuroscience, especially neurodegenerative diseases and/or blood–brain barrier biology, including its role in drug transport to the brain, is highly desirable. Co‑authorship on published research articles in international peer‑reviewed journals is also considered a merit. Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University’s rules and guidelines About the employment The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date in September 2026 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala For further information about the position, please contact: Professor Dag Sehlin (dag.sehlin@uu.se). In this recruitment we have replaced the cover letter with questions that you are asked to answer when making your application. The answers will be used as a part of the selection process. Please submit your application by 1 June 2026, UFV-PA 2026/1204. Are you considering moving to Sweden to work at Uppsala University Find out more about what it´s like to work and live in Sweden. Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all of our 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security vetting. If security vetting is conducted, the applicant must pass the vetting process to be eligible for employment. Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services. Submit your application through Uppsala University’s recruitment system. Apply Now