Research assistant in peripheral neuroimmunology

Harald Lund’s research group is recruiting a research assistant to lead a project studying how peripheral sensory neurons communicate with the vasculature and blood. The project will employ in vivo mouse studies and ex vivo analyses of tissues using several state-of-the art techniques.

The major goal of the lab is to map the cellular and molecular architecture of the blood-nerve barrier during health and disease. We aim to uncover novel physiological functions of the blood-nerve barrier and to understand whether manipulating this can be a strategy to treat disorders where sensory neurons are damaged or destroyed.

Your mission

As a research assistant you will perform in vivo experiments, behavioral assessments, tissue dissections and ex vivo analyses of tissues using techniques such as immunohistology/imaging, flow cytometry and proteomics/mass spectrometry.

Your profile

Requirements:

• Master’s thesis in Biomedicine or similar
• Practical experience working in research laboratory
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Recommendation from previous supervisors

Meriting:

• Knowledge of and enthusiastic interest in neurobiology and immunology
• Experience of relevant experimental techniques such as flow cytometry, qPCR, bioinformatics/programming, behavioral testing, tissue dissection, immunohistochemistry and proteomics (mass spectrometry)
• FELASA certification or equivalent

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

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest February 22.

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system. In this recruitment, you will apply with your CV and a personal letter with a description of previous experience and its relevance to the position. We encourage you to submit your application in English

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 2-410/2026

Contact:

1. Harald Lund, harald.lund@ki.se

Union representative:

1. Bodil Moberg , ST-OFR, bodil.moberg@ki.se

2. Helin Norberg, SACO, helin.norberg@ki.se

3. Elizabeth Valenzuela, SEKO, elizabeth.valenzuela@ki.se

Published: 2026-02-02

Last application date: 2026-02-22