Assistant Professor in Reproductive Systems Biology

Karlstad University; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 669,600 - 781,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary reviews

Supplementary insurance

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Job summary

Karlstad University is seeking an Assistant Professor in Reproductive Systems Biology to advance research in human reproductive health. The successful candidate will develop an independent research line and gain teaching experience while contributing to a pioneering academic environment.

This is a full-time temporary position, offering generous funding of 9 MSEK over six years. The role is situated in Solna, Stockholm, combining advanced research with real-world clinical practice.

Qualifications

• A PhD (or equivalent degree) in a relevant subject area.
• At least two peer-reviewed original scientific publications as first or last author.

Responsibilities

• Advance the understanding of human reproductive health through integrative research.
• Establish an independent research line in reproductive systems biology.
• Develop and apply advanced data analysis approaches.

Skills

Research in reproductive systems biology

Molecular biology

Computational multi-omics analysis

Education

PhD or equivalent degree

Job description

Assistant Professor in Reproductive Systems Biology

Are you a bold, creative researcher ready to shape the future of medical science? Karolinska Institutet (KI), one of the world’s foremost medical universities, is launching a major recruitment initiative in 2026. KI is looking for up to 21 outstanding early‑career researchers to join us as Assistant Professors in a wide range of subject areas.

At KI, we foster a vibrant and international academic environment that values curiosity, collaboration, innovation, and high quality research. We are looking for inspiring scientists who are motivated to contribute to and further develop a strong research and education environment, and who demonstrate high quality science and potential for academic leadership.

The Department of Women’s and Children’s Health (KBH) conducts internationally leading translational research in women’s health, spanning the full spectrum from preclinical discovery to clinical application, in close collaboration with Karolinska University Hospital. The department integrates multiple disciplines to address key questions in reproductive health and diseases. Research activities are based at Campus North, with groups located both at Biomedicum and SciLifeLab. The infrastructure at Karolinska Institutet, combining advanced core facilities with patient‑centered research at the Karolinska University Hospital, creates a uniquely strong platform for integrative and translational science.

What do we offer?

If you meet our requirements and propose a groundbreaking research project, we are prepared to employ you as an Assistant Professor for six years and support you with a generous funding package of 9 MSEK to cover your salary and other research costs. KI offers the opportunity to be promoted from a time‑limited (six‑year) position as Assistant Professor to permanent employment as Senior Lecturer. You can read more about it here.

At KI, you will be part of an interdisciplinary research community. Our researchers work across a wide range of fields and methodologies within medicine and health, creating rich opportunities for knowledge exchange and cross‑disciplinary collaboration. You will also benefit from close connections with healthcare providers, ensuring your research remains closely aligned with real‑world clinical practice.

As a governmental authority, KI offers a comprehensive benefits package governed by collective agreements. These include annual salary reviews, supplementary insurance, and opportunities to participate in institutional decision‑making.

Sweden is known for being a family‑friendly country, offering a high quality of life, generous parental leave, and excellent childcare and education systems—creating a welcoming environment for both researchers and their families.

At KI, we value differences in backgrounds and perspectives, and diversity, equity and inclusion are parts of our core values. KI is dedicated to our work for equal opportunities and rejects all forms of discrimination.

Your mission

This Assistant Professor position offers excellent opportunities to build a strong academic profile—primarily by developing your independence as a researcher, while also gaining valuable teaching and pedagogical experience.

Your mission is to advance the understanding of human reproductive health through integrative, data‑driven research that bridges molecular, cellular, tissue, and system‑level biology. You will establish an independent research line at the Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, building and leading your own team in reproductive systems biology. A central focus will be the development and application of advanced data analysis approaches to integrate complex, multi‑dimensional datasets and extract biologically meaningful insights. The research will aim to uncover mechanisms underlying fertility, reproductive disorders, and developmental processes, with clear relevance to patient care. You will collaborate closely with research groups across the department and with clinical partners at the hospital, contributing to a highly integrated and translational research environment. Ultimately, the goal is to generate knowledge that supports improved diagnostics, prevention strategies, and treatments in reproductive health.

Eligibility requirements

• A PhD (or equivalent degree) in a relevant subject area
• At least two peer‑reviewed original scientific publications as first or last author, in addition to the doctoral thesis

Priority is given to those who were awarded a PhD (or attained equivalent competence) no more than seven years prior to the expiry of the deadline for the application.

Those who have been awarded a doctoral degree or attained equivalent research competence earlier will also be considered if there are special circumstances for absence from research (deductible time), such as: parental leave, long‑term illness, positions of trust in trade union organizations or mandatory service in total defence. The circumstances, dates and extent must be clearly specified in the application and verified by relevant documentation.

• The scientific quality, originality, and feasibility of your research plan within the relevant subject area
• Documented experience in research environments outside KI, with special consideration given to international research experience
• Documented research experience integrating human reproductive biology, or a closely related field, with computational multi‑omics analyses to generate biologically testable hypotheses

These criteria reflect our commitment to fostering a university with diverse and globally recognised researchers who contribute to high quality science and excellent academic citizenship. The criteria listed will form part of the overall assessment of the applicant. All criteria will be assessed but they should not individually be seen as requirements. Offers will be extended to the best candidate based on an overall assessment of the applicant’s expertise and merits in relation to the subject area.

Application documents

• Up to ten published papers and optionally one manuscript, in PDF format
• PhD certificate
• If you have a PhD that is older than seven years and want to claim deductible time, you must attach a certificate of deductible time in Swedish or English.

Welcome to apply no later than August 31, 2026 (time 23.59 CEST).

Job details

Type of employment: Temporary position
Contract type: Full time
First day of employment: According to agreement
Salary: Monthly salary
Number of positions: 1
Full‑time equivalent: 100%
City: Solna
County: Stockholms län
Country: Sweden
Reference number: STÖD 2-2375/2026

Contact

• Pauliina Damdimopoulou, [e-mail]
• Karin Björström, [e-mail]
• Bodil Moberg, [e-mail]
• Elizabeth Valenzuela, [e-mail]
• John Inge Johnsen, [e-mail]

Compensation and benefits

KI applies individual and differentiated salary setting in accordance with our collective agreements RALS and RALS‑T. The application must be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

Published: 2026‑06‑01
Last application date: 2026‑08‑31
Location: Nobels väg 6, Stockholm, Sweden