Research Assistant with interest in pursuing an academic career in bioengineering of human pancreas models.

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The Andersson-Rolf lab is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic research assistant who is interested in pursuing an academic career and has a strong interest in bioengineering

Research focus

Join the Andersson-Rolf lab to investigate the role of cell identity in bridging developmental mechanisms with those underlying adult pancreatic regeneration and pathology. By developing and applying primary human adult and fetal pancreatic organoid models in combination with (spatial)omics, genome- and bioengineering we seek to leverage insights from developmental biology to decipher the mechanisms of adult pancreatic regeneration and disease.

The Andersson Rolf lab is part of the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics (MBB), one of the largest departments at Karolinska Institutet.

Karolinska Institutet

MBB performs basic research and education in neuroscience, cell biology, molecular and genome biology, cancer biology, as well as stem cell and developmental biology to understand fundamental cellular processes and how dysfunction in these processes can cause disease. MBB is located in the beautiful new Biomedicum research center, along with four other departments. You will join a vibrant community of over a thousand researchers, with outstanding facilities and a wide range of talents. Biomedicum is situated close to both the Karolinska University Hospital (for clinical collaborations) and the Science for Life Laboratory, a national research infrastructure of unique technologies.

Your mission

As a research assistant, you will combine human organoid technology and bioengineering to study mechanisms underlying adult pancreas regeneration and disease. You will:

• Work with pancreatic organoids and primary tissue.
• Create microfluidic chips.
• Establish conditions for culture of pancreatic organoids on chips.
• Perform confocal and light sheet imaging.

You will collaborate closely with experts in organoid technology and bioengineering, contribute to general team tasks, and work in a highly interdisciplinary, diverse and international environment. The working language is English.

Your profile

We are looking for candidates who see a PhD as the natural next step in their journey (academic career).

We are looking for a motivated, creative, and curious colleague with an experimental profile and strong interest in interdisciplinary research. If you are eager to contribute to cutting-edge research, and committed to advancing knowledge in pancreas and regenerative biology, this opportunity is for you.

Required skills and interests:

• You have a Master's degree in Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Strong interest and motivation for interdisciplinary technology development and creative problem-solving.
• Strong interest in bioengineering and biology.
• Experience in interpreting biological data and testing hypotheses experimentally.
• Experience with molecular biology methods.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Good sense of responsibility.

Meritorious (considered a plus):

• Experience in microfluidics and/or bioprinting.
• Experience with pluripotent stem cells and/or organoids.
• Experience in testing hypotheses experimentally.
• Knowledge of pancreas and stem cell biology.

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

For more information please email:

• Amanda.andersson.rolf@ki.se

Please visit:

• Andersson Rolf lab (will be updated in January)
• Medical systems bioengineering unit

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 2026-01-25

An employment application must contain the following documents in English:

• A complete curriculum vitae, including previous academic positions, academic title, current position, and academic distinctions.
• A complete list of publications, if relevant.
• A short motivation letter (in English and no more than one page).

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