Research Assistant in Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The position is linked to Mikael Lundqvist's team in Johan Lundström's research group (Perceptual Neuroscience) at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Division of Psychology. In our research group, you will find a unique opportunity to work closely with leading researchers at the intersection of psychology and neuroscience, in a shared effort to understand human cognition at a neural level. We offer an engaging and international research environment where you will have the opportunity to contribute to high-quality research at an international top level.

Your mission

As a research assistant, you will work on a series of projects that examine different aspects of working memory in humans. It is part of a larger project that also uses animal and computer models to understand this fundamental cognitive ability. You will primarily work with data collection that includes behavioral, EEG, MEG, MRI, and eye-tracking data.

Your profile

We are looking for a responsible person with a strong interest in research in neuroscience.
You must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in cognitive neuroscience or equivalent. You must also have previous experience in collecting data such as eye-tracking, brain imaging, physiology, and behavioral data, preferably with multisensory stimuli. It is also highly meritorious if you have experience working as a research assistant, are social, responsible, and able to work independently with high accuracy. Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is a requirement. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

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 the latest December 1, 2025.

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!