Karolinska Institutet 
Solna, Sweden Project Description
Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?
The position is linked to Mikael Lundqvist's team in Johan Lundström's research group (Perceptual Neuroscience) at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Division of Psychology. In our research group, you will find a unique opportunity to work closely with leading researchers at the intersection of psychology and neuroscience, in a shared effort to understand human cognition at a neural level. We offer an engaging and international research environment where you will have the opportunity to contribute to high-quality research at an international top level.
Your mission
As a research assistant, you will work on a series of projects that examine different aspects of working memory in humans. It is part of a larger project that also uses animal and computer models to understand this fundamental cognitive ability. You will primarily work with data collection that includes behavioral, EEG, MEG, MRI, and eye-tracking data.
Your profile
We are looking for a responsible individual with a strong interest in neuroscience research. You must hold a Master’s degree in neuroscience or other field we deem as relevant. Previous experience of collecting experimental data such as eye-tracking, brain imaging, physiological data, and behavioural data, is also required.
You must have good interpersonal skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to work independently and with a high degree of accuracy. Fluency in both written and spoken English is required. We attach great importance to personal suitability.
The following experience is considered particularly meritorious:
- working in a research environment, for example as a research assistant
- conducting behavioural experiments using an olfactometer to deliver stimuli
- data analysis in MATLAB
- MEG setup and testing
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
Read more about the Department of Clinical Neuroscience
Read more about the research group you will be part of
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.
Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.