Research Assistant in Experimental Neuroscience

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The Silberberg lab uses electrophysiological, morphological, optical, and computational methods to study neural circuits in the neocortex and basal-ganglia underlying sensorimotor functions. More information about the lab can be found here:

https://labsilberberg.wordpress.com/ and https://ki.se/en/neuro/silberberg-lab

Your mission

The research assistant will join the lab’s activities and will participate in projects studying neuromodulation during behavior.

Your profile

The successful candidate should show a high level of responsibility and independency, be able to collaborate with others in a team, good communication skills (English speaking and writing). Background in neuroscience and/or computer programing is required at a BSc or MSc level. 

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

Silberberg lab at KI.

https://ki.se/en/neuro/silberberg-lab 

Application

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. 

Welcome to apply at the latest 2026-02-24.

This is a special fixed-term employment for 6 months with a possibility of prolongation. 

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