Assistant Professor — Join a global community of excellence

Up to 21 Assistant Professor positions with generous funding and career advancement

Are you a bold, creative researcher ready to shape the future of medical science? Karolinska Institutet (KI), one of the world’s foremost medical universities, is launching a major recruitment initiative in 2026. We are looking for up to 21 outstanding early-career researchers to join us as Assistant Professors in a wide range of subject areas.

At KI, we foster a vibrant and international academic environment that values curiosity, collaboration, innovation, and high quality research. We are looking for inspiring scientists who are motivated to contribute to and further develop strong research and education environment, and who demonstrate high quality science and potential for academic leadership.

What we offer:

• A six-year Assistant Professor position Generous start-up funding (see each advertisement)
• Pathway to permanent Senior Lecturer position (read more here)
• World-class research infrastructure and mentorship
• A collaborative and global scientific community
• Close links to hospitals in the Stockholm region, including the Karolinska University Hospital, ranked as one of the five best hospitals in the world

We particularly value:

• High scientific quality and feasibility of your proposed research
• International research experience and mobility
• A clear vision for conducting impactful and innovative science

If you’re ready to launch your independent research career at a university that’s home to the Nobel Assembly and a legacy of medical breakthroughs — we want to hear from you.

Learn more about what KI and Sweden can offer, and the call!