Are you a bold, creative researcher ready to shape the future of medical science? Karolinska Institutet (KI), one of the world’s foremost medical universities, is launching a major recruitment initiative in 2026. We are looking for up to 21 outstanding early-career researchers to join us as Assistant Professors in a wide range of subject areas.
At KI, we foster a vibrant and international academic environment that values curiosity, collaboration, innovation, and high quality research. We are looking for inspiring scientists who are motivated to contribute to and further develop strong research and education environment, and who demonstrate high quality science and potential for academic leadership.
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A six-year Assistant Professor position Generous start-up funding (see each advertisement)
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Pathway to permanent Senior Lecturer position (read more here)
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World-class research infrastructure and mentorship
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A collaborative and global scientific community
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Close links to hospitals in the Stockholm region, including the Karolinska University Hospital, ranked as one of the five best hospitals in the world
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High scientific quality and feasibility of your proposed research
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International research experience and mobility
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A clear vision for conducting impactful and innovative science
If you’re ready to launch your independent research career at a university that’s home to the Nobel Assembly and a legacy of medical breakthroughs — we want to hear from you.
Learn more about what KI and Sweden can offer, and the call!
Explore available positions - Choose your area of interest and apply!
Note! It is possible to apply for more than one advertised position – please submit a separate application for each position in the recruitment system.
Assistant Professor in Clinical Oral Sciences
Assistant Professor at the department of Clinical science, Intervention and Technology
Assistant Professor in Clinical Therapy Research
Assistant Professor in Data-Driven Cardiovascular Medicine
Assistant Professor in Environmental Medicine
Assistant Professor in Epidemiology or Biostatistics
Assistant Professor in Mental and Sexual health
Assistant Professor in Older Adults' Health
Assistant Professor in Psychiatric Pharmacoepidemiology
Assistant Professor in Biomedical Science
Assistant Professor in Cell and Molecular Biology
Assistant Professor in Experimental Translational Medicine
Assistant Professor in Immuno-Oncology
Assistant Professor in Infection and Immunity or Metabolism, Liver Disease, and Nutrition
Assistant Professor in Inflammatory Mechanisms of Human Disease
Assistant Professor in Microbiology focusing on Bacteriology
Assistant Professor in Molecular Precision Diagnostics
Assistant Professor in Neuroscience
Assistant Professor in Pharmacology
Assistant Professor in Reproductive Systems Biology
Assistant Professor in Tumour Biology
Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 21 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100% | Ort: Stockholm | Län: Stockholms län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: STÖD 2-2274/2026 | Publicerat: 2026-06-01 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-08-31
