Research Assistant in the cellular immunity team

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated Research Assistant with a strong background in human immunology. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with leading scientists at the intersection of immunology, virology, and public health. We provide an engaging, international research environment where you will contribute to high-quality and competitive research on the global stage. This position is a 12 month fixed term employment (SÄVA).

Your mission

We are seeking a highly driven individual to join our cell-mediated immunity team at the Center for Infectious Medicine, Karolinska Institutet. You will work closely with the lab manager, postdoctoral researchers, and PhD students in Assoc. Prof. Marcus Buggert’s group. Your primary tasks will include processing and handling peripheral blood and tissue samples from various human cohorts, preparing them for immediate immunological analyses and for long-term biobanking. You may also become directly involved in specific research projects focused on T cell biology and immune responses in human health and disease.

Your profile

The successful applicant should hold a Master’s degree (MSc) in biomedicine, molecular biology, or an equivalent field at the start of employment. You must have documented experience in handling and processing peripheral blood samples, including preparation for downstream immunological assays and biobanking. Additional experience with human tissue processing, as well as work in BSL-2 laboratories, will be considered an advantage. For this position, we particularly value collaboration skills, reliability, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. We put great emphasis on personal suitability.

It is particularly meritorious that the applicant has

Academic training in human immunology during their Master’s studies
Experience with flow cytometry and immune cell characterization
Extensive experience in cell culture techniques
Proven ability to process human blood and tissue samples
Experience in biobanking and sample logistics
Fluency in English, both spoken and written

It is meritorious that the applicant has

Molecular laboratory skills (e.g. PCR, RNA/DNA extraction, or RNA-sequencing library preparation)
Experience with data organization, documentation, or basic bioinformatics (e.g. R, Python, or FlowJo)

After an overall assessment of the expertise and merits of the applicants in relation to the subject area, Karolinska Institutet will determine which of them has the best potential to contribute to the positive development of the activities at KI.

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: Flemingsberg

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 2025-11-21

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.

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