Jobs at KI
Karolinska Institutet's vision is to be one of the leading medical universities in the world. Our committed and competent employees make this possible.
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Photo: Liza SimonssonDean Sten Linnarsson: “It’s essential to recruit the best”
KI’s major recruitment drive for assistant professors has proved a success beyond Sweden and according to Sten Linnarsson, dean of KI Campus Solna and one of the driving forces behind the excellence-focused international initiative, the outcome will make its mark on KI for decades to come.
Photo: Liza SimonssonGreat reasons to become a researcher at KI
KI offers a dynamic and supportive environment for researchers and academic staff, where academic freedom and Sweden’s strong commitment to work-life balance are key elements of the professional culture. Karolinska Institutet is a place where you can grow as a researcher while contributing to advancements in global health. Join us!
Career development at KI
At our university there are many opportunities as academic or administrative staff to develop your career. We have gathered the resources here.
Photo: Erik CronbergTen reasons to choose to work at KI
What do you look for in a new job? Creativity? Making a difference? Cutting-edge equipment? Doing your bit for world-leading research and education at Sweden’s largest medical university? In that case, KI is the employer for you. Today, KI ranks as the leading medical university in the EU. Here are some reasons for choosing to work at KI.
Photo: EuraxessHR Excellence in Research award
In 2020, Karolinska Institutet received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research award in recognition of its sustained commitment to implementing the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
Available positions at KI
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Photo: Photo by Dr. Pia SteenslandInternational staff
International Staff Services warmly welcomes international scholars and offers comprehensive support to researchers and doctoral students from abroad. On our website, you’ll find all the essential information needed to navigate your stay in Sweden and at our university.
Meet some of our employees
Gustav Stålhammar, PhD Student/MD
Johanna Gripenberg, Research team leader
Vicente Pelechano, Assistant Professor at KI and SciLifeLab Fellow
