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The Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS) conducts world leading research in aging, dementia, epidemiology and care sciences. This research extends from basic molecular and cell levels to clinical research and societal studies. NVS educates almost a third of KI students at basic and advanced levels. The Department has approximately 540 employees and a revenue 2023 of 530 million SEK. It comprises seven divisions, located at Campus Flemingsberg and Campus Solna. The Division of Clinical Geriatric, with over 100 employed and affiliated researchers are located both in Neo, Campus Flemingsberg and in the Q-building in Solna. We conduct research focusing on cognitive impairment, dementia, and other aging related disorders, and education, among other medical graduates. Our research is multi-faceted and is in close collaboration with leading institutions and clinics worldwide. The research is clinically oriented with an emphasis on diagnosis, prevention and treatment. The division has a close cooperation with the Medical Unit Aging within Theme Inflammation and Aging at Karolinska University Hospital. Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research? To be a doctoral student means to devote oneself to a research project under supervision of experienced researchers and following an individual study plan. For a doctoral degree, the equivalent of four years of full-time doctoral education is required. The research group The research group “Nordic UK Brain Network” (NBN) at the Centre for Alzheimer’s Research offers a dynamic and international research environment where the healthy brain aging is the focus. NBN is part of the Division of Clinical Geriatrics at the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS) at KI. The goal of the NBN research is to identify and prevent the development of cognitive diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Our activities include research, implementation, and information dissemination. We participate in international research networks with both prevention and treatment studies, such as multimodal lifestyle interventions for people at risk for developing cognitive problems and clinical drug-trials for dementia. The announced position will be in collaboration with the division of Neurogeriatrics at the same department (NVS) which has a focus on disease mechanisms and basic research in neurodegeneration. This collaboration offers a translational research environment. The doctoral student project and the duties of the doctoral student In this PhD proposal, the student will contribute to advancing the understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying white matter changes in the early pathogenesis and progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). By exploring the effects of lifestyle interventions on myelination as a potential protective factor, this PhD program aims to identify new strategies for enhancing resilience against AD. The candidate will examine the role of oligodendrocytes and myelination in neurodegenerative disorders through a multifaceted approach. This includes research on fluid biomarkers, including work in extracellular vesicles in Alzheimer’s disease, as well as analyses of brain tissue samples from both mice and humans. The biomarker studies will be conducted within observational cohorts and randomized clinical trials (RCTs) using both MRI-data, fluid biomarker data and clinical data. In addition to fulfilling doctoral courses at Karolinska Institute (KI) and accruing the necessary credits, the doctoral student will engage in literature reviews and data analyses, focusing on both experimental data and databases from the observational cohorts and RCTs. Furthermore, the student will interpret results and prepare publications for scientific journals. The PhD candidate will also be expected to present research findings at seminars and conferences and take an active role in experimental design and presentations. What do we offer? A creative and inspiring environment full of expertise and curiosity. 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. As a doctoral student you are offered an individual research project, a well-educated supervisor, a vast range of elective courses and the opportunity to work in a leading research group. Karolinska Institutet collaborates with prominent universities from all around the world, which ensures opportunities for international exchanges. You will be employed on a doctoral studentship which means that you receive a contractual salary. Employees also have access to our modern gym for free and receive reimbursements for medical care. Eligibility requirements for doctoral education In order to participate in the selection for a doctoral position, you must meet the following general (A) and specific (B) eligibility requirements at latest by the application deadline. It is your responsibility to certify eligibility by following the instructions on the web page Entry requirements (eligibility) for doctoral education. A) General eligibility requirement You meet the general eligibility requirement for doctoral/third-cycle/PhD education if you: have been awarded a second-cycle/advanced/master qualification (i.e. master degree), or have satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the advanced/second-cycle/master level, or have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.* Follow the instructions on the web page Entry requirements (eligibility) for doctoral education. *If you claim equivalent knowledge, follow the instructions on the web page Assessing equivalent knowledge for general eligibility for doctoral education. B) Specific eligibility requirement You meet the specific eligibility requirement for doctoral/third-cycle/PhD education if you: – Show proficiency in English equivalent to the course English B/English 6 at Swedish upper secondary school. Follow the instructions on the web page English language requirements for doctoral education. Verification of your documents Karolinska Institutet checks the authenticity of your documents. Karolinska Institutet reserves the right to revoke admission if supporting documents are discovered to be fraudulent. Submission of false documents is a violation of Swedish law and is considered grounds for legal action. (A) and (B) can only be certified by the documentation requirement for doctoral education. Skills and personal qualities The ideal candidate for this PhD position has a MSc in Biomedicine, Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Discovery or similar. Preference is given to candidates with previous research experience related to neurodegenerative diseases and specifically molecular research in mouse models and human

Do you want to contribute to improving human health? Division The Department of Oncology-Pathology conducts basic, translational, and clinical research together with educational activities related to cancer. We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to join the Rudd group and work under the supervision of Research Specialist Si Min Zhang, who leads a newly established research program. The research environment is located at SciLifeLab Campus Solna, a state-of-the-art national infrastructure for life science that fosters cutting-edge, multidisciplinary collaboration at both national and international levels.  Duties Differentiation therapy induces cancer cells into terminally differentiated, non-proliferating state, and has revolutionized the treatment of the once deadly acute promyeloid leukemia (APML). Nevertheless, identifying and mechanistic deciphering of factors controlling differentiation therapy response remains critical for 1) treating resistant/refectory APML, 2) individualized treatment regimen design to mitigate excessive side effects, and 3) sensitizing non-APML cancer to differentiation therapy. Here we are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team to identify and develop approaches to improve differentiation therapy, in the disease context of acute myeloid leukemia and beyond. Entry requirements Postdoctoral scholarships may be established for foreign researchers who pursue their merit in Sweden. A foreign researcher is a person living in another country who comes to Sweden with the intention of only staying in Sweden for all or part of their postdoctoral education at KI. Persons who are resident in Sweden and/or have carried out all or part of their academic education at KI or some other educational institution in Sweden cannot be considered for scholarships. The purpose of scholarships for postdoctoral qualification is to promote internationalization and contribute to research qualification after a doctorate or equivalent. A scholarship for carrying out postdoctoral research can be granted for a maximum of two years within a four-year period following the receipt of a doctoral degree or equivalent. To be eligible for a postdoctoral scholarship, the person must have obtained a doctorate, or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctorate. Applicants who have not completed a doctorate at the end of the application period may also apply, provided that all requirements for a completed degree are met before the (intended) start date of the post-doctoral education. Ideal candidates will demonstrate competence in General cell and molecular biology techniques, including but not limited to RT-qPCR, Western blotting, high content imaging analysis, flow cytometry, genetic perturbation strategies, lentiviral vector construction. Prior experience in bioinformatics will be highly advantageous. Keen interest in translational research in acute myeloid leukemia, differentiation therapy, glioma and related field of research. Independent project management. The candidate will lead the project, and should be able to plan, execute, analyze, and present study results independently. First author publication/preprint. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Prior experiences of international conference presentation and grant preparation is a plus. Emphasis will be also placed on personal suitability, fitting well into the current research group. 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. Here, we conduct innovative medical research and provide the largest range of biomedical education in Sweden. At KI, you get to meet researchers working with a wide range of specialisms and methods, giving you ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the various scientific fields within medicine and health. It is the crossover collaborations, which have pushed KI to where it is today, at the forefront of global research. Several of the people you meet in healthcare are educated at KI. A close relationship with the health care providers is important for creating groundbreaking top quality education and research. Students and employees have free access to our modern gym facilities with trained staff on site. Location: Science For Life Laboratory, Solna  Type of scholarship The amount is tax free and it is set for twelve months at a time, paid out on a six months basis. In exceptional cases, shorter periods may be acceptable. Application process An application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish: A complete curriculum vitae, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work A complete list of publications A summary of current work (no more than one page) KI applies individual and differentiated salary setting in accordance with our collective agreements RALS and RALS-T The application is to be submitted on the Varbi recruitment system. Apply at the latest 31st July. Apply Now

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research? To be a doctoral student means to devote oneself to a research project under supervision of experienced researchers and following an individual study plan. For a doctoral degree, the equivalent of four years of full-time doctoral education is required. The research group The PhD project will be performed at the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB), located in the modern Biomedicum building on the Solna campus. Biomedicum provides state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and a vibrant research environment that fosters collaboration across disciplines. The main supervisor will be Dr. Kristian Jeppsson, whose research group conducts research both at CMB and at the Institute for Quantitative Biosciences (IQB) at The University of Tokyo (UTokyo). The PhD student will benefit from the UTokyo-KI LINK programme, which aims to facilitate research and educational collaboration between KI and UTokyo, and will have the opportunity to conduct research visits to IQB, gaining valuable experience of different research environments. https://ki.se/en/cmb https://ki.se/en/collaboration/international-collaboration/global-engagement/the-utokyo-ki-link https://www.iqb.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/lab/jeppsson/ The doctoral student project and the duties of the doctoral student The PhD project will explore the cellular mechanisms underlying the three-dimensional structure of chromosomes, focusing on the role of the Structural Maintenance of Chromosomes (SMC) complexes, particularly Smc5/6. The student will investigate how Smc5/6-mediated chromosome folding is regulated and how it influences chromosome function, using cutting-edge techniques such as Micro-C, ChIP-seq, and advanced microscopy. The doctoral student will be expected to actively participate in all phases of the research, including experimental planning, execution, data analysis, and scientific communication. This includes taking doctoral courses, attending seminars, and presenting research findings at conferences. The doctoral student will also have the opportunity to conduct research visits to the University of Tokyo to enhance technical skills and experience international collaboration. This position offers a unique chance to work at the forefront of chromosome biology within an international research environment, gaining extensive expertise in molecular biology, genomics, and bioinformatics. What do we offer? A creative and inspiring environment full of expertise and curiosity. 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. As a doctoral student you are offered an individual research project, a well-educated supervisor, a vast range of elective courses and the opportunity to work in a leading research group. Karolinska Institutet collaborates with prominent universities from all around the world, which ensures opportunities for international exchanges. You will be employed on a doctoral studentship which means that you receive a contractual salary. Employees also have access to our modern gym for free and receive reimbursements for medical care. Eligibility requirements for doctoral education In order to participate in the selection for a doctoral position, you must meet the following general (A) and specific (B) eligibility requirements at latest by the application deadline. It is your responsibility to certify eligibility by following the instructions on the web page Entry requirements (eligibility) for doctoral education. A) General eligibility requirement You meet the general eligibility requirement for doctoral/third-cycle/PhD education if you: have been awarded a second-cycle/advanced/master qualification (i.e. master degree), or have satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the advanced/second-cycle/master level, or have acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.* Follow the instructions on the web page Entry requirements (eligibility) for doctoral education. *If you claim equivalent knowledge, follow the instructions on the web page Assessing equivalent knowledge for general eligibility for doctoral education. B) Specific eligibility requirement You meet the specific eligibility requirement for doctoral/third-cycle/PhD education if you: – Show proficiency in English equivalent to the course English B/English 6 at Swedish upper secondary school. Follow the instructions on the web page English language requirements for doctoral education. Verification of your documents Karolinska Institutet checks the authenticity of your documents. Karolinska Institutet reserves the right to revoke admission if supporting documents are discovered to be fraudulent. Submission of false documents is a violation of Swedish law and is considered grounds for legal action. (A) and (B) can only be certified by the documentation requirement for doctoral education. Skills and personal qualities In addition to the general eligibility requirements the following is required: A strong motivation to uncover molecular mechanisms in chromosome biology through curiosity-driven research. A solid experimental foundation in wet-lab work, including experience and knowledge of standard molecular biology techniques. The candidate must demonstrate a willingness and ability to work collaboratively within a team. Meritorious: Experience with molecular biology techniques such as ChIP-seq, Micro-C/Hi-C, and RNA-seq. Experience with research on SMC complexes and/or chromosome structure. Experience with DNA library preparation, DNA sequencing, and computational analysis of sequencing data. Experience in microbiology research. Terms and conditions The doctoral student will be employed on a doctoral studentship maximum 4 years full-time. Application process Submit your application and supporting documents through the Varbi recruitment system. Use the button in the top right corner and follow the instructions. We prefer that your application is written in English, but you can also apply in Swedish. Your application must contain the following documents: – A personal letter and a curriculum vitae– Degree projects and previous publications, if any– Any other documentation showing the desirable skills and personal qualities described above– Documents certifying your general eligibility (see A above)– Documents certifying your specific eligibility (see B above) Selection A selection will be made among eligible applicants on the basis of the ability to benefit from doctoral education. The qualifications of the applicants will be evaluated on an overall basis. Karolinska Institutet uses the following bases of assessment: – Documented subject knowledge of relevance to the area of research– Analytical skill– Other documented knowledge or experience that may be relevant to doctoral studies in the subject. All applicants will be informed when the recruitment is completed. Apply Now

Join a global community of excellence 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. KI is 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. ​​Do you aspire to pursue ground-breaking research in tumour biology research?   ​Welcome to the Department of Oncology-Pathology which consists of more than 35 individual research groups and approximately 300 staff members. We offer a dynamic and strong research environment to generate novel scientific discoveries leading to improved diagnostics, treatments, and quality of life for patients with cancer.   ​Our research and educational facilities are located at Bioclinicum within the Karolinska University Hospital that houses approximately 1,000 life science researchers. We are also located within the Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLabs) which provides access to advanced technologies including genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, spatial biology, cellular and molecular imaging, and bioinformatics.   ​KI provides a highly attractive and strategically strong environment for basic cancer research, characterized by a large and diverse community of fundamental tumour biology groups, access to world‑class research infrastructure, and stable national funding. Through the umbrella organization Cancer Research KI, with more than 400 research groups spanning basic, translational, and clinical cancer research, KI fosters an interdisciplinary and intellectually vibrant setting that supports ambitious, curiosity‑driven and long‑term basic cancer science.  What do we offer? If you meet our requirements and propose a groundbreaking research project, we are prepared to employ you as an Assistant Professor for six years and support you with a generous funding package of 12 MSEK to cover your salary and other research costs. KI offers the opportunity to be promoted from a time-limited (six-year) position as Assistant Professor to permanent employment as Senior Lecturer. You can read more about it here. At KI, you will be part of an interdisciplinary research community. Our researchers work across a wide range of fields and methodologies within medicine and health, creating rich opportunities for knowledge exchange and cross-disciplinary collaboration. You will also benefit from close connections with healthcare providers, ensuring your research remains closely aligned with real-world clinical practice. As a governmental authority, KI offers a comprehensive benefits package governed by collective agreements. These include annual salary reviews, supplementary insurance, and opportunities to participate in institutional decision-making. A successful research career is supported by a strong personal foundation. Sweden is known for being a family-friendly country, offering a high quality of life, generous parental leave, and excellent childcare and education systems — creating a welcoming environment for both researchers and their families. At KI, we value differences in backgrounds and perspectives, and diversity, equity and inclusion are parts of our core values. KI is dedicated to our work for equal opportunities and rejects all forms of discrimination. Learn more about what KI and Sweden can offer, and the different calls! Location: Solna Description of the subject area  ​​The Department of Oncology Pathology at Karolinska Institutet offers a highly attractive environment for Fundamental tumour biology research, with the overarching goal of advancing knowledge of fundamental mechanisms underlying cancer development and progression. The Department combines curiosity driven tumour biology research with strong links to pathology and oncology and provides state of the art infrastructure at BioClinicum and SciLifeLab. Embedded within Cancer Research KI, OnkPat fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to enable impactful, long-term discoveries that ultimately contribute to improved cancer diagnosis and treatment.​  Your mission  This Assistant Professor position offers excellent opportunities to build a strong academic profile—primarily by developing your independence as a researcher, while also gaining valuable teaching and pedagogical experience. ​​This is a full-time position where your responsibility is to conduct research in Fundamental tumour biology research with the expectation to develop a high-quality competitive research environment. You are expected to apply for external research funding, disseminate your research findings, and contribute to undergraduate and doctoral education, supervise PhD students and postdocs, and engage in national and international collaborations.​  Eligibility requirements  To be eligible for an appointment as Assistant Professor, you must demonstrate good scientific skills according to KI’s eligibility criteria as follows: A PhD (or equivalent degree) in a relevant subject area At least two peer-reviewed original scientific publications as first or last author, in addition to the doctoral thesis Priority is given to those who were awarded a PhD (or attained equivalent competence) no more than seven years prior to the expiry of the deadline for the application. Those who have been awarded a doctoral degree or attained equivalent research competence earlier will also be considered if there are special circumstances for absence from research (deductible time), such as: parental leave, long-term illness, positions of trust in trade union organizations or mandatory service in total defence. The circumstances, dates and extent must be clearly specified in the application and verified by relevant documentation. For this call, exceptions are made from all pedagogical requirements specified in the instructions regarding the Appointment procedure for teachers at KI. However, you must complete three weeks of higher education pedagogical courses in accordance with the Association of Swedish Higher Education Institutions’ recommendations, no later than two years after starting your employment as an Assistant Professor (unless you can certify that you have completed equivalent training before starting the position).  Assessment criteria Candidates will be evaluated based on both scientific and pedagogical qualifications, with greater emphasis placed on scientific excellence. The full set of assessment criteria is outlined in the instructions regarding the Appointment Procedure for Teachers at KI. Particularly meritorious is: The scientific quality, originality, and feasibility of your research plan within the relevant subject area.   Documented experience in research environments outside KI, with special consideration given to international research experience.  Fundamental research using in vivo and/or in vitro models as well as patient-derived ex vivo models. Advanced technologies to analyse tumour characteristics.  Supervision of PhD students.  Documented dissemination of high quality and cancer relevant research.   These criteria reflect our commitment to fostering

Join a global community of excellence 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. KI is 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. Do you want to contribute to top-quality medical research? Are you passionate about biomarker discovery and precision medicine within the field of cancer, and eager to conduct cutting-edge research? Join us at Karolinska Institutet (KI) and the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, where clinical and translational genetics research in cancer is closely integrated to improve patient care. MMK conducts both preclinical and clinical research across a wide range of medical fields, including cancer and genomics. What do we offer? If you meet our requirements and propose a groundbreaking research project, we are prepared to employ you as an Assistant Professor for six years and support you with a generous funding package of 9 MSEK to cover your salary and other research costs. KI offers the opportunity to be promoted from a time-limited (six-year) position as Assistant Professor to permanent employment as Senior Lecturer. You can read more about it here. At KI, you will be part of an interdisciplinary research community. Our researchers work across a wide range of fields and methodologies within medicine and health, creating rich opportunities for knowledge exchange and cross-disciplinary collaboration. You will also benefit from close connections with healthcare providers, ensuring your research remains closely aligned with real-world clinical practice. As a governmental authority, KI offers a comprehensive benefits package governed by collective agreements. These include annual salary reviews, supplementary insurance, and opportunities to participate in institutional decision-making. A successful research career is supported by a strong personal foundation. Sweden is known for being a family-friendly country, offering a high quality of life, generous parental leave, and excellent childcare and education systems — creating a welcoming environment for both researchers and their families. At KI, we value differences in backgrounds and perspectives, and diversity, equity and inclusion are parts of our core values. KI is dedicated to our work for equal opportunities and rejects all forms of discrimination. Learn more about what KI and Sweden can offer, and the different calls! Location: Solna Description of the subject area  Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, with nearly two million new cases diagnosed annually, and remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality. Despite major advances in surgery, systemic therapy, and surveillance, up to 30–40% of patients treated with curative intent ultimately develop recurrent disease. Once recurrence occurs, prognosis is poor and curative treatment is rarely possible. Preventing relapse therefore remains one of the most urgent unmet needs in colorectal cancer care. There is consequently a major need for biologically informed precision medicine approaches that can identify patients at high risk of recurrence, predict benefit from adjuvant therapy, and guide individualized treatment strategies. The research is embedded within extensive national and international collaborations in colorectal cancer and precision oncology. The programme builds on the ALASCCA Study and the ALASCCA Research Platform, which connect 33 Nordic hospitals through harmonized protocols for surgery, oncology, pathology, biobanking, and longitudinal data capture. Through the national data infrastructure CRCBaSe the group collaborates closely with epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and health economists utilizing Sweden’s nationwide colorectal cancer registry linkages. The environment also includes expertise in digital pathology and AI-driven modelling, bringing together gastrointestinal pathologists, computational scientists, and biostatisticians within a shared slide-scanning and data infrastructure.  The research network originates from clinical practice in colorectal surgery and pursues a highly translational and multidisciplinary research strategy spanning surgery, radiotherapy, systemic oncology, molecular pathology, epidemiology, and experimental cancer research. The overarching goal is to improve prevention, diagnostics, treatment, and survival for patients with colorectal cancer and related diseases.  We offer a strong and collaborative research environment where clinicians, experimental researchers, data scientists, and core facilities work in close interaction to enable translational research with impact on patient care. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and rapidly expanding precision medicine ecosystem with strong links to Karolinska University Hospital, Karolinska Comprehensive Cancer Center, Precision Medicine Center Karolinska, SciLifeLab, Genomic Medicine Sweden (GMS), and leading international consortia. The environment supports interdisciplinary, clinically integrated, and data-intensive research across genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, biomarker discovery, and AI-enhanced analytics, with the ultimate aim of improving diagnostics, prognostication, and individualized treatment strategies for patients with colorectal cancer.   Your mission  This Assistant Professor position offers excellent opportunities to build a strong academic profile—primarily by developing your independence as a researcher, while also gaining valuable teaching and pedagogical experience. Your primary responsibility is to conduct high-quality, independent research in biomarker discovery and precision medicine. You are expected to develop a competitive research program, apply for external research funding, and actively contribute to education at the undergraduate and doctoral levels. You will supervise PhD students and postdocs and are expected to collaborate nationally and internationally. This position is a career-development position aimed at facilitating academic advancement and promotion to senior lecturer within the employment period. Eligibility requirements  To be eligible for an appointment as Assistant Professor, you must demonstrate good scientific skills according to KI’s eligibility criteria as follows: A PhD (or equivalent degree) in a relevant subject area At least two peer-reviewed original scientific publications as first or last author, in addition to the doctoral thesis Priority is given to those who were awarded a PhD (or attained equivalent competence) no more than seven years prior to the expiry of the deadline for the application. Those who have been awarded a doctoral degree or attained equivalent research competence earlier will also be considered if there are special

Join a global community of excellence 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. KI is 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. The department of clinical science, intervention and technology (CLINTEC) is one out of 21 different departments at Karolinska Institutet. CLINTEC is mainly a clinically oriented department characterized by its strong integration between research and healthcare, closely collaborating with Karolinska University Hospital. Our department is divided into 14 divisions: surgery and oncology, orthopedics and biotechnology, anesthesiology and intensive care, urology, ENT, audiology, speech pathology, gynecology and obstetrics, renal medicine, transplantation surgery, pediatrics, the center for cervical cancer elimination, radiology, and radiography. Besides being responsible  for three different educational programs (radiography, speech pathology and audiology) as well as  many clinical courses of the MD program we educate new scientists and harbor top research within basic, translational and clinical areas of all the different divisions above. Within our multidisciplinary department and its diverse divisions, you will have the opportunity to find your focus and grow as an academic leader with us. What do we offer? If you meet our requirements and propose a groundbreaking research project, we are prepared to employ you as an Assistant Professor for six years and support you with a generous funding package of 12 MSEK to cover your salary and other research costs. KI offers the opportunity to be promoted from a time-limited (six-year) position as Assistant Professor to permanent employment as Senior Lecturer. You can read more about it here. At KI, you will be part of an interdisciplinary research community. Our researchers work across a wide range of fields and methodologies within medicine and health, creating rich opportunities for knowledge exchange and cross-disciplinary collaboration. You will also benefit from close connections with healthcare providers, ensuring your research remains closely aligned with real-world clinical practice. As a governmental authority, KI offers a comprehensive benefits package governed by collective agreements. These include annual salary reviews, supplementary insurance, and opportunities to participate in institutional decision-making. A successful research career is supported by a strong personal foundation. Sweden is known for being a family-friendly country, offering a high quality of life, generous parental leave, and excellent childcare and education systems — creating a welcoming environment for both researchers and their families. At KI, we value differences in backgrounds and perspectives, and diversity, equity and inclusion are parts of our core values. KI is dedicated to our work for equal opportunities and rejects all forms of discrimination. Learn more about what KI and Sweden can offer, and the different calls! Location: Flemingsberg or Solna Description of the subject area  We are searching for an enthusiastic and highly motivated scientist who is interested in working at a multidisciplinary department within one of our divisions mentioned above. You could be a basic, translational or clinical scientist within your field and you will be part of an inspiring and excellent international research and educational environment, with national and international collaborations. Since the department includes multiple divisions and subject areas, applicants are encouraged to specify the division of interest and provide a brief motivation in their application. You can find further information, including all divisions, via the link below.  Your mission  This Assistant Professor position offers excellent opportunities to build a strong academic profile—primarily by developing your independence as a researcher, while also gaining valuable teaching and pedagogical experience. You are expected to independently design your own research project, seek funding to build up a research group, and successfully drive projects to publication. You are also expected to supervise students and take part in education at different levels. A good ability to collaborate and communicate with others is a requirement for the employment. Eligibility requirements  To be eligible for an appointment as Assistant Professor, you must demonstrate good scientific skills according to KI’s eligibility criteria as follows: A PhD (or equivalent degree) in a relevant subject area At least two peer-reviewed original scientific publications as first or last author, in addition to the doctoral thesis Priority is given to those who were awarded a PhD (or attained equivalent competence) no more than seven years prior to the expiry of the deadline for the application. Those who have been awarded a doctoral degree or attained equivalent research competence earlier will also be considered if there are special circumstances for absence from research (deductible time), such as: parental leave, long-term illness, positions of trust in trade union organizations or mandatory service in total defence. The circumstances, dates and extent must be clearly specified in the application and verified by relevant documentation. For this call, exceptions are made from all pedagogical requirements specified in the instructions regarding the Appointment procedure for teachers at KI. However, you must complete three weeks of higher education pedagogical courses in accordance with the Association of Swedish Higher Education Institutions’ recommendations, no later than two years after starting your employment as an Assistant Professor (unless you can certify that you have completed equivalent training before starting the position).  Assessment criteria Candidates will be evaluated based on both scientific and pedagogical qualifications, with greater emphasis placed on scientific excellence. The full set of assessment criteria is outlined in the instructions regarding the Appointment Procedure for Teachers at KI. Particularly meritorious is: the scientific quality, originality, and feasibility of your research plan within the relevant subject area documented experience in research environments outside KI, with special consideration given to international research experience proven ability to secure independent research funding supervision experience (first, second and third-cycle education) [LE1] multidisciplinary and international collaboration

Join a global community of excellence 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. KI is 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. The Department of Women’s and Children’s Health (KBH) conducts internationally leading translational research in women’s health, spanning the full spectrum from preclinical discovery to clinical application, in close collaboration with Karolinska University Hospital. The department integrates multiple disciplines to address key questions in reproductive health and diseases. Research activities are based at Campus North, with groups located both at Biomedicum and SciLifeLab. The infrastructure at Karolinska Institutet, combining advanced core facilities with patient-centered research at the Karolinska University Hospital, creates a uniquely strong platform for integrative and translational science. What do we offer? If you meet our requirements and propose a groundbreaking research project, we are prepared to employ you as an Assistant Professor for six years and support you with a generous funding package of 9 MSEK to cover your salary and other research costs. KI offers the opportunity to be promoted from a time-limited (six-year) position as Assistant Professor to permanent employment as Senior Lecturer. You can read more about it here. At KI, you will be part of an interdisciplinary research community. Our researchers work across a wide range of fields and methodologies within medicine and health, creating rich opportunities for knowledge exchange and cross-disciplinary collaboration. You will also benefit from close connections with healthcare providers, ensuring your research remains closely aligned with real-world clinical practice. As a governmental authority, KI offers a comprehensive benefits package governed by collective agreements. These include annual salary reviews, supplementary insurance, and opportunities to participate in institutional decision-making. A successful research career is supported by a strong personal foundation. Sweden is known for being a family-friendly country, offering a high quality of life, generous parental leave, and excellent childcare and education systems — creating a welcoming environment for both researchers and their families. At KI, we value differences in backgrounds and perspectives, and diversity, equity and inclusion are parts of our core values. KI is dedicated to our work for equal opportunities and rejects all forms of discrimination. Learn more about what KI and Sweden can offer, and the different calls! Location: Solna Description of the subject area  Research at the Department of Women’s and Children’s Health is conducted in close collaboration with Karolinska University Hospital. Approximately forty research groups cover areas ranging from paediatric oncology and neurology to endocrinology, obstetrics, gynaecology, and reproductive health. Through this collaboration, the department has access to unique patient materials, advanced organoid and tissue models, and a broad repertoire of omics technologies and datasets. Together, these resources provide an exceptional foundation for integrative analyses linking molecular and cellular insights to tissue and organ function. This Assistant Professor position is designed to leverage these strengths to advance knowledge of human reproductive health through integrative, data-driven reproductive systems biology. This includes the development and application of bioinformatic, data science, and artificial intelligence approaches to analyse and integrate multi-omics data, including transcriptomics, proteomics, and spatial data across clinically annotated patient samples and experimental models. The strong collaborative environment supports validation of computationally derived hypotheses, for example related to biomarkers, disease mechanisms, and fertility. You are expected to develop research aimed at understanding the function of the tightly interlinked and coordinated reproductive organs that act in concert to enable fertility and reproductive health. The results are expected to benefit patients with reproductive disorders, as well as the wider public concerned with reproductive health. Your mission  This Assistant Professor position offers excellent opportunities to build a strong academic profile—primarily by developing your independence as a researcher, while also gaining valuable teaching and pedagogical experience. Your mission is to advance the understanding of human reproductive health through integrative, data-driven research that bridges molecular, cellular, tissue, and system-level biology. You will establish an independent research line at the Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, building and leading your own team in reproductive systems biology. A central focus will be the development and application of advanced data analysis approaches to integrate complex, multi-dimensional datasets and extract biologically meaningful insights. The research will aim to uncover mechanisms underlying fertility, reproductive disorders, and developmental processes, with clear relevance to patient care. You will collaborate closely with research groups across the department and with clinical partners at the hospital, contributing to a highly integrated and translational research environment. Ultimately, the goal is to generate knowledge that supports improved diagnostics, prevention strategies, and treatments in reproductive health. Eligibility requirements  To be eligible for an appointment as Assistant Professor, you must demonstrate good scientific skills according to KI’s eligibility criteria as follows: A PhD (or equivalent degree) in a relevant subject area At least two peer-reviewed original scientific publications as first or last author, in addition to the doctoral thesis Priority is given to those who were awarded a PhD (or attained equivalent competence) no more than seven years prior to the expiry of the deadline for the application. Those who have been awarded a doctoral degree or attained equivalent research competence earlier will also be considered if there are special circumstances for absence from research (deductible time), such as: parental leave, long-term illness, positions of trust in trade union organizations or mandatory service in total defence. The circumstances, dates and extent must be clearly specified in the application and verified by relevant documentation. For this call, exceptions are made from all pedagogical requirements specified in the instructions regarding the Appointment procedure for teachers at KI. However, you must complete three

Join a global community of excellence 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. KI is 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. Join a stimulating and interdisciplinary research environment at the Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology (MTC), Karolinska Institutet. Our department integrates immunology, infection biology, and tumor and cell biology, supported by strong research infrastructure and close links to clinical research environments (learn more about MTC here). We are establishing a new division in immuno‑oncology, creating a focused research environment at the interface of immunology, tumor biology, and therapeutic development. You will work in a highly collaborative setting with access to advanced technologies, model systems, and translational research platforms. We value scientific excellence, creativity, and collegiality, and actively support the development of future research leaders. What do we offer? If you meet our requirements and propose a groundbreaking research project, we are prepared to employ you as an Assistant Professor for six years and support you with a generous funding package of 12MSEK to cover your salary and other research costs. KI offers the opportunity to be promoted from a time-limited (six-year) position as Assistant Professor to permanent employment as Senior Lecturer. You can read more about it here. At KI, you will be part of an interdisciplinary research community. Our researchers work across a wide range of fields and methodologies within medicine and health, creating rich opportunities for knowledge exchange and cross-disciplinary collaboration. You will also benefit from close connections with healthcare providers, ensuring your research remains closely aligned with real-world clinical practice. As a governmental authority, KI offers a comprehensive benefits package governed by collective agreements. These include annual salary reviews, supplementary insurance, and opportunities to participate in institutional decision-making. A successful research career is supported by a strong personal foundation. Sweden is known for being a family-friendly country, offering a high quality of life, generous parental leave, and excellent childcare and education systems — creating a welcoming environment for both researchers and their families. At KI, we value differences in backgrounds and perspectives, and diversity, equity and inclusion are parts of our core values. KI is dedicated to our work for equal opportunities and rejects all forms of discrimination. Learn more about what KI and Sweden can offer, and the different calls! Location: Solna Description of the subject area Cancer immunotherapy is entering a phase where immune responses can be rationally designed by controlling immune cell fate, function, and behavior. This position focuses on experimental immuno-oncology with an emphasis on mechanistic insight and engineering-driven approaches to understand and manipulate anti-tumor immunity. The aim is to enable development of next-generation therapies through precise modulation of immune cells and their interactions with tumors. Research within this area may include immune cell engineering, synthetic immunology, tumor–immune interactions, and in vivo programming of immune responses. Particular emphasis is placed on approaches that address immune cell plasticity, persistence, and function within the tumor microenvironment. The subject area is multidisciplinary, integrating immunology, gene and cell therapy, computational biology, and biotechnology. It aligns with the department’s strengths in fundamental tumor biology, and provides a framework for translating mechanistic discoveries into innovative therapeutic strategies. Your mission This Assistant Professor position offers excellent opportunities to build a strong academic profile—primarily by developing your independence as a researcher, while also gaining valuable teaching and pedagogical experience. You are expected to build and lead an independent research group focused on developing and applying experimental strategies to understand and manipulate immune responses in cancer, including their dynamics within the tumor microenvironment and tumor–host context. You will actively secure external funding to support your research program and drive its long-term development. As part of your academic responsibilities, you will supervise doctoral students and contribute to the training and mentoring of postdoctoral researchers. You will be an integral part of the department, contributing to its scientific and strategic development through active participation in seminars, collaborative initiatives, and interdisciplinary programs. You are expected to establish strong collaborations within and beyond the department, including clinical and technological platforms where relevant. In addition, you will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education, helping to train the next generation of scientists in immunology and cancer research. Eligibility requirements To be eligible for an appointment as Assistant Professor, you must demonstrate good scientific skills according to KI’s eligibility criteria as follows: A PhD (or equivalent degree) in a relevant subject area At least two peer-reviewed original scientific publications as first or last author, in addition to the doctoral thesis Priority is given to those who were awarded a PhD (or attained equivalent competence) no more than seven years prior to the expiry of the deadline for the application. Those who have been awarded a doctoral degree or attained equivalent research competence earlier will also be considered if there are special circumstances for absence from research (deductible time), such as: parental leave, long-term illness, positions of trust in trade union organizations or mandatory service in total defence. The circumstances, dates and extent must be clearly specified in the application and verified by relevant documentation. For this call, exceptions are made from all pedagogical requirements specified in the instructions regarding the Appointment procedure for teachers at KI. However, you must complete three weeks of higher education pedagogical courses in accordance with the Association of Swedish Higher Education Institutions’ recommendations, no later than two years after starting your employment as an Assistant Professor (unless you can certify that you have completed equivalent training before starting the position). Assessment criteria Candidates will be evaluated based

Join a global community of excellence 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. KI is 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. The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics (MBB) is one of the largest and scientifically broadest preclinical departments at Karolinska Institutet, focused on basic research in biomedical sciences. We have a long and proud history of ground-breaking science, particularly in developing innovative methods and applying them to understand fundamental human biology and the mechanisms that cause disease. MBB is housed in the state-of-the-art Biomedicum research building on the Solna campus, which co-locates several preclinical departments under one roof and is purpose-built to support cross-disciplinary collaboration. From Biomedicum the appointee will benefit from immediate access to the SciLifeLab ecosystem on the same campus — including national infrastructure for genomics, single-cell and spatial biology, advanced light and electron microscopy, mass spectrometry, structural biology, and high-performance computing — as well as to Karolinska University Hospital, one of the highest-ranked university hospitals in Europe, located directly across the road from Biomedicum and offering direct opportunities for translational collaboration with clinical researchers. What do we offer? If you meet our requirements and propose a groundbreaking research project, we are prepared to employ you as an Assistant Professor for six years and support you with a generous funding package of 15 MSEK to cover your salary and other research costs. KI offers the opportunity to be promoted from a time-limited (six-year) position as Assistant Professor to permanent employment as Senior Lecturer. You can read more about it here. At KI, you will be part of an interdisciplinary research community. Our researchers work across a wide range of fields and methodologies within medicine and health, creating rich opportunities for knowledge exchange and cross-disciplinary collaboration. You will also benefit from close connections with healthcare providers, ensuring your research remains closely aligned with real-world clinical practice. As a governmental authority, KI offers a comprehensive benefits package governed by collective agreements. These include annual salary reviews, supplementary insurance, and opportunities to participate in institutional decision-making. A successful research career is supported by a strong personal foundation. Sweden is known for being a family-friendly country, offering a high quality of life, generous parental leave, and excellent childcare and education systems — creating a welcoming environment for both researchers and their families. At KI, we value differences in backgrounds and perspectives, and diversity, equity and inclusion are parts of our core values. KI is dedicated to our work for equal opportunities and rejects all forms of discrimination. Learn more about what KI and Sweden can offer, and the different calls! Location: Solna Description of the subject area  The department has broad interests, and all areas of preclinical biomedical research are eligible. We are particularly interested in topics and approaches that complement our department’s existing strengths. Examples of eligible areas in fundamental biology and disease (in alphabetical order): Cancer biology; Developmental biology; Function and disorders of the nervous system; Immunity and immune-related disorders; Mechanisms of gene expression; Molecular mechanisms in redox control of cellular functions; Physiology and pathology of the vascular system; Regulation of metabolism in mammalian physiology and pathology. Examples of eligible technology areas (in alphabetical order): Computational biology; Development of assays for clinical diagnostics; Engineering of nucleic acid- or protein-based systems; Linking imaging modalities to omics; Methods development for high-throughput single-cell and spatial analysis; Nucleic acid-based nanomedicines, delivery mechanisms, and programmable drugs; Precision cell or tissue engineering; Protein design; Systems biology (including in vivo physiology). Your mission  This Assistant Professor position offers excellent opportunities to build a strong academic profile—primarily by developing your independence as a researcher, while also gaining valuable teaching and pedagogical experience. As an Assistant Professor at MBB, you will be expected to secure additional external funding. The department will actively support your efforts in applying for both Swedish and international grants, including those from the European Research Council and the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. You will be responsible for developing an independent line of research, establishing yourself as a leader in your field, and supervising doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers. This role includes full responsibility for managing your research activities, including budgeting, personnel oversight, and fostering a positive and productive work environment. In addition to leading your research group, you will contribute to collegiality, strategic initiatives, and leadership within the department and at Karolinska Institutet. Upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and academic integrity is essential in all aspects of your work. Eligibility requirements  To be eligible for an appointment as Assistant Professor, you must demonstrate good scientific skills according to KI’s eligibility criteria as follows: A PhD (or equivalent degree) in a relevant subject area At least two peer-reviewed original scientific publications as first or last author, in addition to the doctoral thesis Priority is given to those who were awarded a PhD (or attained equivalent competence) no more than seven years prior to the expiry of the deadline for the application. Those who have been awarded a doctoral degree or attained equivalent research competence earlier will also be considered if there are special circumstances for absence from research (deductible time), such as: parental leave, long-term illness, positions of trust in trade union organizations or mandatory service in total defence. The circumstances, dates and extent must be clearly specified in the application and verified by relevant documentation. For this call, exceptions are made from all pedagogical requirements specified in the instructions regarding the Appointment procedure for teachers at KI. However, you must complete three weeks of higher education pedagogical

Join a global community of excellence 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. KI is 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. The Department of Physiology and Pharmacology (FyFa) conducts internationally renowned research and education in physiology, pharmacology, as well as anesthesiology and intensive care. FyFa’s strengths in pharmacology lie e.g. within the research areas neuropsychopharmacology, endocrinology & metabolism, pain, pharmacogenomics, molecular/receptor pharmacology, chronopharmacology, cardiovascular and renal pharmacology, respiratory pharmacology, and precision medicine. The department has 400 employees and affiliated researchers, 30 research groups and 90 doctoral students. We offer a dynamic research environment in the Biomedicum Research Centre at Campus Solna. At FyFa, you will have the opportunity to work in a collegial and collaborative environment with engaged and supportive researchers and administrators. To strengthen and diversify pharmacological research at FyFa, we are establishing the strategic focus area Novel Therapies to encompass emerging developments in pharmacology, drug discovery, and pharmacological approaches with strong translational potential. What do we offer? If you meet our requirements and propose a groundbreaking research project, we are prepared to employ you as an Assistant Professor for six years and support you with a generous funding package of 12 MSEK to cover your salary and other research costs. KI offers the opportunity to be promoted from a time-limited (six-year) position as Assistant Professor to permanent employment as Senior Lecturer. You can read more about it here. At KI, you will be part of an interdisciplinary research community. Our researchers work across a wide range of fields and methodologies within medicine and health, creating rich opportunities for knowledge exchange and cross-disciplinary collaboration. You will also benefit from close connections with healthcare providers, ensuring your research remains closely aligned with real-world clinical practice. As a governmental authority, KI offers a comprehensive benefits package governed by collective agreements. These include annual salary reviews, supplementary insurance, and opportunities to participate in institutional decision-making. A successful research career is supported by a strong personal foundation. Sweden is known for being a family-friendly country, offering a high quality of life, generous parental leave, and excellent childcare and education systems — creating a welcoming environment for both researchers and their families. At KI, we value differences in backgrounds and perspectives, and diversity, equity and inclusion are parts of our core values. KI is dedicated to our work for equal opportunities and rejects all forms of discrimination. Learn more about what KI and Sweden can offer, and the different calls! Location: Solna Description of the subject area  The position is embedded in the broader area of pharmacology and will contribute to the strategic focus area Novel Therapies. The subject area covers novel therapeutic modalities and translational pharmacology, broadly defined. This may include, but is not limited to, emerging drug classes (such as biologics, gene‑ and cell‑based therapies, RNA‑based drugs, or other advanced therapeutics), innovative target and biomarker discovery, and data‑driven or technology‑enabled approaches to drug development. Your mission  This Assistant Professor position offers excellent opportunities to build a strong academic profile — primarily by developing your independence as a researcher, while also gaining valuable teaching and pedagogical experience. You will establish and lead a dynamic research group in pharmacology with a focus on Novel Therapies, integrating experimental and computational methodologies. Your research should encompass state-of-the-art approaches across pharmacology fitting to the overall departmental interests. You will thrive in a highly collaborative environment where your expertise will complement and enhance ongoing research and bring added value to the department’s scientific portfolio. Your role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. You will possess a talent for team building and leadership, fostering innovation and driving scientific excellence. Equally important are exceptional communication skills and a genuine commitment to mentoring early-career researchers, promoting a collaborative, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating research environment. Your primary responsibilities of this position centre on developing an internationally competitive, independent research programme in the field. This programme should leverage and extend existing strengths at FyFa, foster interdisciplinary collaboration within Biomedicum and KI, align with clinically relevant needs, and secure funding sufficient to establish a self-sustaining research group. While teaching is not a requirement for employment, at FyFa you will have the opportunity to teach in subject areas relevant to your research topic, develop graduate level courses, and recruit top level PhD students. Researchers holding an assistant professorship will be expected to take an active part in teaching commitments at the department. Eligibility requirements  To be eligible for an appointment as Assistant Professor, you must demonstrate good scientific skills according to KI’s eligibility criteria as follows: A PhD (or equivalent degree) in a relevant subject area At least two peer-reviewed original scientific publications as first or last author, in addition to the doctoral thesis Priority is given to those who were awarded a PhD (or attained equivalent competence) no more than seven years prior to the expiry of the deadline for the application. Those who have been awarded a doctoral degree or attained equivalent research competence earlier will also be considered if there are special circumstances for absence from research (deductible time), such as: parental leave, long-term illness, positions of trust in trade union organizations or mandatory service in total defence. The circumstances, dates and extent must be clearly specified in the application and verified by relevant documentation. For this call, exceptions are made from all pedagogical requirements specified in the instructions regarding the Appointment procedure for teachers at KI. However, you must complete three weeks of higher education pedagogical courses in accordance with the Association of Swedish Higher Education