Research assistant in environmental medicine, with a focus on endocrine disruption

Do you want to contribute to better health for all?The Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM) is a department at Karolinska Institutet and an interdisciplinary research institute. At IMM we conduct advanced research and education in environmental and occupational medicine, toxicology, physiology, epidemiology and biostatistics with a focus on clarifying how environmental and lifestyle factors affect human health. We are now recruiting a Research Assistant who will work with Associate Professors Anna Beronius and Emma Wincent on projects related to the impact of chemical exposure on endocrine signaling and function. The position will be hosted at the Unit of Biochemical Toxicology at IMM. The research at the unit aims at understanding the connection between exposure to chemicals and complex negative health effects, such as cancer and effects caused by endocrine disruption. One of our areas of focus is to develop novel methodologies for health risk assessment of chemicals that incorporate the latest scientific developments and meet the needs of decision makers. Your missionThe project is centered upon developing a New Approach Methodology (NAM) for identifying endocrine disrupting compounds based on gene transcription signatures, using zebrafish embryos as experimental model in combination with Adverse Outcome Pathway (AOP) methodology. As a research assistant in this project, your role is to plan and perform experiments using zebrafish, prepare samples and summarize data, and contribute to AOP network construction. Expected starting date is January-February 2026. The position is a full-time position and the employment is for a maximum of twelve months.Your profileWe are looking for an ambitious, highly motivated individual with a solid background in toxicology or similar at master’s level. Previous hands-on experience of working with zebrafish embryo as an experimental model is a requirement, as well as hands-on experience in assessing effects on zebrafish embryo development and growth by morphometric analysis using microscopy, RNA extraction and gene expression analysis. Experience working with larvae and juvenile stages of Zebrafish is considered an advantage, as well as experience in bioinformatic analysis of RNA sequencing data and experience working with adverse outcome pathway (AOP) methodology.The candidate must be able to work within a team of scientists from different disciplines and nationalities. Fluency in English, both written and oral, is a requirement.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: SolnaUnit of Biochemical Toxicology | Karolinska InstitutetInstitute of Environmental Medicine | Karolinska InstitutetApplicationWelcome to apply.The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system. In this recruitment, you will apply with your CV including a description of your current work. You will also answer some questions about why you are applying for the job in the application form.Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for allAnställningsform: särskild visstidsanställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100% | Ort: Solna | Län: Stockholms län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: STÖD 2-4515/2025 | Kontakt: Anna Beronius, senior forskare anna.beronius@ki.se, Anna Beronius, senior forskare anna.beronius@ki.se, , , | Facklig företrädare: Anne Boström, SEKO anne.bostrom@ki.se,+46852487579, Anne Boström, SEKO anne.bostrom@ki.se,+46852487579, Anda Gliga, Saco-S anda.gliga@ki.se, Anda Gliga, Saco-S anda.gliga@ki.se, Bodil Moberg, OFR bodil.moberg@ki.se,+46852483601, Bodil Moberg, OFR bodil.moberg@ki.se,+46852483601, | Publicerat: 2025-11-13 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2025-12-08