Research Assistant to the Ziegenhain and Hjerling-Leffler laboratory

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Join the Ziegenhain lab, part of the Division of Medical systems bioengineering (https://ki.se/en/mbb/research-division-of-medical-systems-bioengineering) at the department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics. In our group we are interested in shedding light on central molecular processes in human cells, in particular with regards to the control of transcription and alternative splicing. For this, we develop and employ cutting edge single-cell sequencing and computational approaches.

Your mission

The successful candidate will be working as a research assistant in the group. The main project aims to decode alternative splicing programs in schizophrenia using modern single-cell sequencing approaches. The successful candidate will be an active member of the research group and collaboratively support other ongoing projects in the laboratory.

Your profile

We are recruiting an enthusiastic research assistant to work on exciting challenges in single cell genomics. The ideal candidate should have obtained a MSc degree in biotechnology, molecular biology or a related field. We are looking for candidates with solid experience in wet lab work. Candidates should be familiar with common molecular biology techniques and be comfortable with independent lab work. Experience with liquid handlers or in NGS/genomics work is meriting. Previous experience in analysis of single cell sequencing data are further meriting. All candidates must be able to fluently communicate in written and spoken English as well as demonstrate good team work skills.

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.

This position is a collaborative project between the groups of Christoph Ziegenhain and Jens Hjerling-Leffler and will be co-supervised by both PIs.

You will work in:

A dynamic and supportive research environment with access to state-of-the-art single-cell genomics technology
Two groups with expertise in psychiatric disorders, genomics, and bioinformatics

Groups with unique access to patient cohorts

Location: Solna

The Christoph Ziegenhain group

The Jens Hjerling-Leffler group

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 25th 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