Assistant Professor in immunology within pediatrics

We seek a junior researcher with international experience to focus research on immunology; to address how early-life insults to the immune system influence long-term health outcomes. We invite candidates with experience of state-of-the-art immunology methods such as omics data, system immunology profiling and imaging combined with clinical and registry data to further our understanding of immune recovery in childhood. The selected candidate is encouraged to show an interdisciplinary research approach that includes several of the departments research divisions.

This Assistant Professor position offers a unique opportunity to build a strong academic profile—primarily by developing your independence as a researcher, while also gaining valuable teaching and pedagogical experience. The successful candidate is expected to lead their own research group and establish an independent research profile with the potential to become internationally prominent. You are expected to collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, translating big data insights into impactful clinical or basic research findings. You are expected to secure external research funding and contribute to undergraduate and doctoral education, supervise PhD students and postdocs.

To be eligible for an appointment as Assistant Professor, you must demonstrate good scientific skills according to KI’s eligibility criteria as follows: A PhD (or equivalent degree) in a relevant subject area. At least two peer-reviewed original scientific publications as first or last author, in addition to the doctoral thesis. Priority is given to those who were awarded a PhD (or attained equivalent competence) no more than seven years prior to the expiry of the deadline for the application. Those who have been awarded a doctoral degree or attained equivalent research competence earlier will also be considered if there are special circumstances for absence from research (deductible time), such as: parental leave, long-term illness, positions of trust in trade union organizations or mandatory service in total defence. The circumstances, dates and extent must be clearly specified in the application and verified by relevant documentation. For this call, exceptions are made from all pedagogical requirements specified in the instructions regarding the Appointment procedure for teachers at KI. However, you must complete three weeks of higher education pedagogical courses in accordance with the Association of Swedish Higher Education Institutions’ recommendations, no later than two years after starting your employment as an Assistant Professor (unless you can certify that you have completed equivalent training before starting the position).

Candidates will be evaluated based on both scientific and pedagogical qualifications, with greater emphasis placed on scientific excellence. The full set of assessment criteria is outlined in the instructions regarding the Appointment Procedure for Teachers at KI. Particularly meritorious is: the scientific quality, originality, and feasibility of your research plan within the relevant subject area. documented experience in research environments outside KI, with special consideration given to international research experience. These criteria reflect our commitment to fostering globally competitive researchers who contribute to high-impact science and academic excellence. It is further meritorious that you have demonstrated an interest in performing translational research. an ability to secure funding from highly competitive sources. experience in clinical work within paediatrics. The criteria listed will form part of the overall assessment of the applicant. All criteria will be assessed but they should not individually be seen as requirements. Offers will be extended to the best candidate based on an overall assessment of the applicant’s expertise and merits in relation to the subject area.

The application should consist of the following documents, written in English: A personal letter (maximum 1 page). Application form, including your research project (the form can be found here). Up to ten published papers and optionally one manuscript, in PDF format. PhD certificate. If you have a PhD that is older than seven years and want to claim deductible time, you must attach a certificate of deductible time in Swedish or English. Welcome to apply no later than September 2nd, 2025 (time 23.59 CEST). For more information about the calls, conditions regarding funding and employment, see here.

Type of employment: Temporary position. Contract type: Full time. First day of employment: according to agreement. Salary: monthly salary. Number of positions: 1. Full-time equivalent: 100%. City: Solna. County: Stockholms län. Country: Sweden. Reference number: STÖD 2-2682/2025.