Join the dynamic and cooperative group of Prof. Maja Jagodic under the supervision of the Team Leader Dr. Lara Kular at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience. This offers the opportunity to contribute to interactive research driven by pertinent clinical questions, combining deep molecular understanding of the mechanisms underlying Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with some of the most competitive clinical materials worldwide. You will benefit from a highly collaborative, engaged and international research environment committed to exploring innovative translational ideas in precision medicine where you will have the possibility to conduct research at the top international level in the field.
We are looking for a 50% research assistant for a 6-month position with possibility of extension. The successful candidate will join our research team and collaborate with PhD students, postdocs, and senior researchers to decipher multiple sclerosis pathogenesis, with a focus on the mechanisms underlying the impact of smoking on neuroinflammation in MS. The work entails both an experimental side including next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation of clinical and experimental samples, functional experiments based on CRISPR/dCas9-epigenome editing in vitro and bioinformatic work to address transcriptomic changes under the guidance of our senior bioinformatician.
We are looking for a candidate who shares our passion for translational research and epigenetics. The candidate should have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues and students.
Absolute requirements:
Meritorious requirements:
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Knowledge of multiple sclerosis disease
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Practical and theoretical knowledge of the molecular impact of exposure to pollutants such as cigarette smoke (e.g., human omics, in vitro exposure
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Practical experience with CRISPR-based methylation editing
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Co-authorship of scientific publications or manuscripts is a plus
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
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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.
Anställningsform: särskild visstidsanställning | Anställningens omfattning: deltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 50% | Ort: Stockholm | Län: Stockholms län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: STÖD 2-3079/2026 | Kontakt: Mikaela Hernberg +46852483047, Mikaela Hernberg 0852483047, Maja Jagodic , Maja Jagodic 08-51776258, Lara Kular , Lara Kular 0728753906, | Facklig företrädare: Robert Lindberg, SEKO +46104821803, Robert Lindberg, SEKO +46104821803, Per Hydbring, SACO , Per Hydbring, SACO , Yongtao Xue-Franzén, OFR/ST , Yongtao Xue-Franzén, OFR/ST , | Publicerat: 2026-07-07 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-07-28
