Lead Your Own Research Team — Assistant Professor, Cell & Molecular Biology

Karlstad University; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous parental leave

Supplementary insurance

Annual salary reviews

Job summary

Karlstad University is seeking an Assistant Professor in Cell and Molecular Biology. The position offers a chance to lead a research team while receiving a generous funding package and the possibility for promotion to Senior Lecturer. The role requires collaboration at various levels and an independence in research.

Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant area and have published original research. The application deadline is August 31, 2026, and applications must include a detailed research project description and several published papers.

Qualifications

• A PhD (or equivalent degree) in a relevant subject area.
• At least one peer-reviewed original research publication as first or last author.
• PhD awarded no more than seven years prior to application deadline.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead your own research team.
• Secure external funding for group expansion.
• Collaborate locally, nationally, and internationally.

Skills

Scientific quality

Research independence

Collaborative skills

Leadership skills

Education

PhD in relevant subject area

Job description

Karlstad University is seeking an Assistant Professor in Cell and Molecular Biology. The position offers a chance to lead a research team while receiving a generous funding package and the possibility for promotion to Senior Lecturer. The role requires collaboration at various levels and an independence in research.

Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant area and have published original research. The application deadline is August 31, 2026, and applications must include a detailed research project description and several published papers.