Researchers at Karolinska Institutet
Karolinska Institutet employs almost 3,000 researchers, including some 300 full professors. In all, the university has more than 2,000 active doctoral students. A large number of researchers, such as visiting scientists and unwaged docents, are also affiliated to the university without a formal employment.
Professors' inauguration 2019
Professors' inauguration 2019
On Thursday, 17 October 2019, 13 new professors were inaugurated at Karolinska Institutet in solemn forms in Aula Medica. In addition, we gave our new adjunct professors and visiting professors a warm welcome.
Interviews and portraits
Interviews and portraits
Meet some of our researchers and doctoral students. The interviews and feature articles have previously been published in our Swedish magazine Medical Science or online at KI News.
Available positions for researchers
Available positions for researchers
List of available positions for researchers at Karolinska Institutet. Read more about the positions and apply.
How professors are made at KI
How professors are made at KI
Since 2011 universities and institutions of higher education in Sweden have had greater freedom to decide themselves on the appointment of a professor. KI has chosen to expose professorships to competition and has abolished the right to be promoted.