Research coordinator

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Are you passionate about advancing research in neurodegenerative diseases? The Division of Clinical Geriatrics at Karolinska Institutet is seeking a motivated and organized Research Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge neuroimaging projects and make a meaningful impact in the field of neuroscience.

About the Lab:

The Nordberg Lab is a multidisciplinary team of over 10 members with extensive expertise in biomarker research for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia disorders. Our work focuses on the translational development of novel neuroimaging biomarkers to understand the molecular mechanisms behind neuronal cell loss and cognitive impairment. By analyzing clinical, cognitive, imaging, and biospecimen data, we aim to improve diagnosis and clinical care for patients with cognitive disorders. The lab is located in the Neo building at KI Campus Flemingsberg.

Your mission

As a Research Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our ongoing research projects. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Scheduling and coordinating participant visits, ensuring all study requirements are met.
• Overseeing data acquisition and managing the day-to-day operations of neuroimaging projects.
• Collecting, entering, and maintaining high-quality research data.
• Communicating with research participants to support their involvement in studies.
• Attending team meetings and contributing to the success of the research team.

This position offers the unique opportunity to work with diverse diagnostic cohorts and contribute to our understanding of neurodegenerative diseases and healthy aging. You will be supervised by Professor Agneta Nordberg and Assistant Professor Konstantinos Chiotis.

This position is a fixed-term employment for one year.

Your profile

We are seeking candidates with:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in scientific field.
• Degree in nursing science is preferred.
• A strong interest in neuroscience and clinical research.
• Fluency in Swedish (written and spoken) and English.
• Prior research experience or familiarity with clinical data (preferred).
• Comfort working with human subjects and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced research environment.

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:  NEO-building, the dept of Neurobiology, care sciences and society (NVS), Division of Clinical Geriatrics, Campus South, Huddinge

Read more about the division of clinical geriatrics
Read more about the Nordberg Lab

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 2025-04-28.

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