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Job Responsibilities

We are looking for a dedicated and meticulous research engineer for experimental work in 3D cell culture and microscopy.

In this role, you will be responsible for validating a newly developed experimental method for 3D cell culture that uses acoustic radiation forces to build spheroids on a microchip. This platform is integrated into a microscope for imaging living cells and aims to create models of solid tumors for in vitro studies of immune cell-tumor interactions, as well as chemotherapy-tumor interactions.

The position is located at the Department of Biophysics at Science for Life Laboratory (Scilifelab) in Solna. This department belongs to the School of Applied Physics at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH).

We Offer

• An employment at a leading technical university that creates knowledge and competence for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues as well as a creative, international, and dynamic environment

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Qualifications

Requirements

• Completed degree at the undergraduate or advanced level (higher education) in the relevant field or equivalent competence.
• Completed at least 180 credits of a master's degree or equivalent education in engineering and life sciences.
• Ability to work independently in a research laboratory and take responsibility for both practical and administrative tasks.
• Ability to independently plan and conduct experiments, as well as evaluate and report experimental results.
• Good collaboration skills and a service-oriented attitude, as the role requires close collaboration with a multidisciplinary research group.

Meritorious

• Experience of independent laboratory work, particularly in method development and microscopy.
• Experience working in research-oriented laboratories with advanced biomolecular and cellular analyses.
• Experience in cell culture, preferably with primary cells.
• Experience in microfluidics and/or acousto-fluidics.
• Professional skills and subject expertise in the biosciences field are highly meritorious.
• Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality.

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

Union Representatives

Contact details for union representatives (https://www.kth.se/om/work-at-kth/fackrepresentanter-1.500898).

Application

You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you have the primary responsibility for ensuring that your application is complete when submitted.

The application should include:

• CV including relevant work experience and knowledge.
• Copy of degree certificate and transcripts from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in either of these languages.
• Cover letter, maximum 2 pages long

The application must reach KTH by the deadline at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the Employment

The employment is temporary according to agreement - for up to 6 months, with start date according to agreement.

Other

The pursuit of gender equality, diversity, and equal opportunities is both a quality issue and an obvious part of KTH's core values.

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About KTH

KTH is one of Europe's leading technical universities and an important arena for knowledge development. As Sweden's largest university for technical research and education, we gather students, researchers, and faculty from all over the world. Our research and education cover both natural sciences and all branches of engineering as well as architecture, industrial economics, urban planning, history, and philosophy. Read more about KTH (https://www.kth.se/om/om-kth-1.885102).