Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

You will be joining the El Manira laboratory at the Department of Neuroscience. Our research aims at understanding how the diversity of neurons and circuits in the central nervous system controls the versatility of motor behavior. We use a range of advanced techniques including electrophysiology, optogenetics, imaging and molecular biology to link the function of neurons, circuits and behavior.

Your mission

We are looking for an animal caretaker who has experience working with zebrafish.

Your profile

You need to have documented experience working with zebrafish and a good understanding of work within the field of neuroscience. Previous laboratory experience working with zebrafish is an advantage.

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

KI applies individual and differentiated salary setting in accordance with our collective agreements RALS and RALS-T.

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. 

This is a temporary position for 6 months. 

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

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment Enligt överenskommelse.
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Stockholm
County Stockholms län
Country Sweden
Reference number STÖD 2-3029/2026
Contact
  • Abdel El Manira, abdel.elmanira@ki.se
Union representative
  • Björn Meister, SACO, bjorn.meister@ki.se
  • Yongtao Xue-Franzen, ST, yongtao.xue.franzen@ki.se
Published 02.Jul.2026
Last application date 23.Jul.2026
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