The Department of Laboratory Medicine consists of seven divisions and is active in many areas of Laboratory Medicine. The department is involved in advanced basic scientific, clinical and epidemiological research. The department is one of the largest departments of education at Karolinska Institutet.
During autumn 2026 we will carry out physical testing in a cohort of retired Swedish men and women. The aim is to learn more about sarcopenia, and therefore we will perform advanced testing of the muscles and nervous system. You will be responsible for motor unit number estimation using MScanFit, as well as high-density electromyography to measure the electrical activity of muscles. You will also serve as a backup for the other tests we perform (biodex, use of force plate, maximal exercise test). You will also perform the analyses of the test results.
To be eligible for employment, you must have a bachelor in Sport and Exercise Science or similar, and a master’s degree (or be a master’s student) in a relevant programme. We are looking for a candidate with documented experience of human trials using MScanfit and HD-EMG methodology. Previous experience of testing physical functioning is also required, as Biodex, balance tests on force plate, incremental/maximal exercise tests (e.g., VO2max). It is also required that you master biosignal analysis, common statistical analyses and have skills in using statistical software such as R. Because the work involves interacting with and conducting tests on older individuals, personal suitability is a key requirement. A keen interest in science, the ability to interact effectively with research participants and the team, work productively in a team, and an excellent ability to communicate in English are required. Emphasis will be placed on personal skills, knowledge and abilities, as well as on documented previous experiences.
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: Flemingsberg
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.
Anställningsform: särskild visstidsanställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100% | Ort: Huddinge | Län: Stockholms län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: STÖD 2-3099/2026 | Kontakt: Maria Westerståhl , Maria Westerståhl , | Facklig företrädare: Annica Lindkvist, SACO , Annica Lindkvist, SACO , Tarja Schröder, OFR-ST , | Publicerat: 2026-07-29 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-08-19
