Research assistant in AI-driven peptide design and translational cancer research

A one-year research assistant appointment in the Helleday Laboratory at SciLifeLab connects AI-driven peptide design with translational cancer research. The work supports experimental research and evaluates therapeutic targets for disease relevance, selectivity, safety and prospects for clinical translation. Applicants should combine practical molecular and cellular biology with experience interpreting biological data. Applications are submitted through Karolinska’s recruitment portal by 5 October 2026.

University degree in medicine, biomedicine or a related field; at least one year of research in cancer biology, tumour immunology or immunology; experimental molecular/cell biology and English. Clinical oncology or haematology exposure is advantageous.