Assistant Professor recruitment programme 2026

Up to 21 Assistant Professor positions with generous funding and career advancement

Are you a bold, creative researcher ready to shape the future of medical science? Karolinska Institutet (KI), one of the worlds foremost medical universities, is launching a major recruitment initiative in 2026. We are 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 strong research and education environment, and who demonstrate high quality science and potential for academic leadership.

What we offer: