Research assistant focusing on genome engineering

Research Assistant Focusing on Genome Engineering

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

The Department of Laboratory Medicine offers a uniquely integrated research setting, bridging advanced molecular science with direct clinical applications. This deeply translational environment enables meaningful collaboration between basic scientists and clinicians, accelerating the path from research insight to patient benefit.

Your Mission

This research assistant position offers the opportunity to apply genome engineering technologies (including CRISPR prime editing and CRISPRi/a) and transcriptome/epigenome profiling tools (including Cut&Tag) primary in vitro (including immortalized cel lines and iPSC brain resident cells). The position is full-time and with a duration of 12 months.

Your Profile

The applicant has a MSc degree in experimental medicine/chemistry/biology. The applicant should have experience from and be able to master fundamental molecular techniques such as (qRT)-PCR, molecular cloning, transduction/transfection of viruses/plasmids to cells and cell culture. In addition, experience with CRISPR/Cas9-based genome engineering and next generation sequencing is highly meritorious.

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: Flemingsberg

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 20 October 2026.

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.

Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.