Research Assistant in Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The position is linked to Mikael Lundqvist's team in Johan Lundström's research group (Perceptual Neuroscience) at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Division of Psychology. In our research group, you will find a unique opportunity to work closely with leading researchers at the intersection of psychology and neuroscience, in a shared effort to understand human cognition at a neural level. We offer an engaging and international research environment where you will have the opportunity to contribute to high-quality research at an international top level.

Your mission

As a research assistant, you will work on a series of projects that examine different aspects of working memory in humans. It is part of a larger project that also uses animal and computer models to understand this fundamental cognitive ability. You will primarily work with data collection that includes behavioral, EEG, MEG, MRI, and eye-tracking data.

Your profile

We are looking for a responsible individual with a strong interest in neuroscience research. You must hold a Master’s degree in neuroscience or other field we deem as relevant. Previous experience of collecting experimental data such as eye-tracking, brain imaging, physiological data, and behavioural data, is also required.

You must have good interpersonal skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to work independently and with a high degree of accuracy. Fluency in both written and spoken English is required. We attach great importance to personal suitability.

The following experience is considered particularly meritorious:

• working in a research environment, for example as a research assistant
• conducting behavioural experiments using an olfactometer to deliver stimuli
• data analysis in MATLAB
• MEG setup and testing

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote a better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several good benefits through our collective agreement. And you get to practice freely in our modern wellness facilities, where trained staff are on site.

Location: Solna

Read more about the Department of Clinical Neuroscience

Read more about the research group you will be part of

Application

KI applies individual and differentiated salary setting in accordance with our collective agreements RALS and RALS-T.

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.In this recruitment, you will apply with your CV without a personal letter. Instead, you will answer some questions about why you are applying for the job in the application form.

Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all

Anställningsform: tillsvidareanställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100% | Ort: Solna | Län: Stockholms län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: STÖD 2-4231/2026 | Kontakt: Mikael Lundqvist , Mikael Lundqvist , Lisa Rister Walker 0852483287, Lisa Rister Walker 0852483287, | Facklig företrädare: Robert Lindberg, SEKO , Robert Lindberg, SEKO , Yongtao Xue-Franzén, OFR/ST , Yongtao Xue-Franzén, OFR/ST , Per Hydbring, SACO , Per Hydbring, SACO , | Publicerat: 2026-10-15 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-11-05