Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?
Join the research group of Sophie Bensing at the Department of Medicine, Solna, Division of Experimental Endocrinology based at the Centre for Molecular Medicine (CMM). Our group combines and develops novel single cell genomics approaches to understand how transcriptional regulation and alternative splicing shape immune cell states, with a particular focus on T-cell regulation, endocrine organs and autoimmune disease. We are particularly interested in how immune cells respond immediately to stimulation and how these early molecular events may shape later cell fate and functional outcomes. We are looking for 1-2 research assistants that will work at the interface of experimental and computational biology, single-cell technologies and immunology in a collaborative, method-driven research environment.
Your mission
As a research assistant, you will be tasked with providing experimental and practical support for ongoing projects within multi-omic method development and time-course and pertubation focused experiments untangling how immediate response might drive transient cell states and fates.
Main responsibilities:
- Process, prepare and quality control for single-cell transcriptomics experiments as well as RNA extraction, cell culture, according to established protocols
- Assist with analysis of single cell sequencing data
- Organize experimental data, maintain accurate laboratory records and contribute to preliminary analysis
- Collaborate with team members, present progress in group meetings and support routine laboratory operations
Your profile
We are looking for 1-2 enthusiastic, motivated, and collaborative early-career research assistants with an interest in experimental biomedical research, single cell methods and transcriptional regulation. You should be well organized, eager to learn and comfortable working with biological samples and established protocols.
Required qualifications:
- A Master’s degree in Biomedicine, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field, or an equivalent degree expected to be completed before the start of employment
- Documented hands-on experience in a biological or biomedical laboratory, including relevant thesis research
- Ability to follow experimental protocols precisely and maintain structured laboratory records
- Good communication skills in English, both spoken and written
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaborate effectively with colleagues
Meritorious qualifications:
- Experience with one ore more of the following: RNA extraction, cell culture, FACS sorting, single cell RNA-seq, CRISPR assays, spheroid/organoid cultures, and animal work
- Familiarity with single-cell transcriptomics, sequencing sample preparation or basic bioinformatics
- Experience presenting scientific findings or contributing to multidisciplinary research
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
The position is located within the Department of Medicine, Solna. The department consists of ten divisions and each division consists of several research groups. The position is located within the research group of Sophie Bensing within the Division of Experimental Endocrinology, with research activities connected to immune regulation, single-cell genomics, endocrinology and autoimmune disease.
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.
Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all
- Type of employment: Special fixed-term employment
- Contract type: Full time
- Salary: Monthly salary
- Number of positions: 2
- Full-time equivalent: 100 %
- City: Stockholm
- County: Stockholms län
- Country: Sweden
- Reference number: STÖD 2-4554/2026
- Contact: Michael Hagemann-Jensen, michael.hagemann-jensen@ki.se
- Union representative: Louisa Cheung, SACO, Louisa.Cheung@ki.se; Maria Eldh, OFR/ST, maria.eldh@ki.se; Farzad Hedayaty, SACO-s, farzad.hedayaty@ki.se
- Published: 2026-11-06
- Last application date: 2026-11-27