Research Assistant to CLINTEC

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

We are seeking a Research Assistant to join Dr. Mikael Benson’s research group at the Division of Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases within the Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology (CLINTEC). Research and education at the division encompass various aspects of high‑resolution identification of disease mechanisms, biomarkers, and drug targets. We offer a dynamic environment at the forefront of research in these fields, promoting innovation and exploration.

The position is a temporary position for 6 months.

Your mission

You will work in a multidisciplinary project aimed at identifying disease mechanisms, biomarkers, and drug targets for early cancer diagnosis and prevention. Your tasks will include performing machine learning and statistical analyses of such mechanisms and biomarkers, chemically evaluating drug targets under the supervision of Dr. Benson, and compiling data for publications and presentations. In addition, you will collaborate with researchers in Sweden and internationally and participate in various project meetings.

Your profile

We are seeking an ambitious and skilled researcher with documented experience in the following areas:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry
Masters's degree in Precision Medicine
Degree in computer Science
Experience with single-cell analyses, including spatial technologies

Experience in the following areas is considered meritorious:

Deep- and machine learning

As a person, you are thorough and structured in your work.

You have strong collaboration and communication skills and can easily work together with colleagues and external partners. Since the research environment is international, you need to have strong English skills, both spoken and written.

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. 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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Application

Welcome to apply at latest 16 March 2026.

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.

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all