Assistant Professor — Medical and Health Domains
Organization Profile
Karolinska Institutet (KI) invites outstanding researchers to apply for up to 21 competitive Assistant Professor positions across diverse medical and health domains. It is one of Europe's leading medical universities with a strong tradition of excellence.
- Job Title / Designation
- Assistant Professor
- Vacancy Available in Departments
- Medical and Health Domains
- Required Qualifications
PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.
Candidate Profile
- PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.
- Strong research track record.
- Demonstrated potential for independent research leadership.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Salary Details
- SEK 12 million (Swedish Krona) start-up package per position
- Job Location
- Stockholm
- Apply Mode
- Apply online
- Last Date to Apply
- 31 Aug 2026
- Organization Website
- https://www.karolinska.se/val-av-webbplats
How to Apply
Apply online through the official Karolinska Institutet recruitment portal.
Benefits of Joining Karolinska Institutet
- A comprehensive start-up package totaling SEK 12 million (Swedish Krona) per position to cover salaries and research costs.
- Clear structural opportunity to apply for promotion to a permanent, tenured senior lecturer position.
- Build and lead your own research group with generous start-up funding.
- Collaborative, innovative, and diverse research community.
About this opening
6-year fixed-term faculty appointment as an assistant professor with a SEK 12 million start-up package.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply?
The application window closes on August 31, 2026.
2. What is the funding value for this position?
A comprehensive start-up package totaling SEK 12 million (Swedish Krona) per position to cover salaries and research costs.
3. What is the duration of the appointment?
It is a 6-year fixed-term faculty appointment.
4. Who is eligible to apply?
Outstanding researchers with a PhD or equivalent in a relevant field and a strong research track record.