Research Engineer in Spatial Proteomics Part-time

Research Engineer in Spatial Proteomics

We are seeking a research engineer to join our team working on the development and application of spatial proteomics approaches. The position focuses on practical, microscopy-based work in human and animal tissues, supporting various projects aimed at understanding biological processes in health and disease.

Responsibilities include designing, performing, and optimizing experimental workflows, including tissue preparation and sectioning, antibody-based assays, and highly multiplexed immunostaining and microscopy, as well as contributing to the implementation of new technologies and laboratory workflows.

The role also involves basic image analysis of single-cell–resolved immunofluorescence data, including cell segmentation and quality control, along with structured documentation and data management. You will collaborate closely with team members and contribute to data visualization, interpretation, and scientific manuscripts through experimental and analytical support, including figure generation.

The research engineer will be based at SciLifeLab Stockholm and KTH, Department of Protein Science, within the team of Burcu Ayoglu.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A completed undergraduate degree (Bachelor's degree) in a relevant field, such as molecular life sciences, biotechnology, biomedicine, immunology, or similar.
• Previous laboratory experience in histology, microscopy, or immunostaining
• Basic data visualization skills in Python
• As a person, you are collaborative, proactive, and flexible, with the ability to adapt to different project contexts and contribute to a well-functioning team.

Preferred qualifications

• A completed advanced degree (Master's degree) in a relevant field, such as molecular life sciences, biotechnology, biomedicine, immunology, or similar.
• Previous practical experience with high-parametric spatial proteomics platforms
• Experience in data analysis and visualization in Python of high-parameter immunofluorescence microscopy images
• Relevant work within the scope of a thesis project, for example analysis of tissues using immunostaining methods
• As a person, you are structured and have strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a systematic and solution-oriented approach
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

KTH shapes the future through education, research and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in advancing the transition towards a sustainable society. At KTH, you have the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic environment, with good working conditions and attractive benefits. Equality, diversity and equal opportunities are essential to quality and form an integral part of KTH's core values as a university and public authority.

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The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement – for up to one year, with access according to agreement.