School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health at KTH
Job description
We are seeking a research engineer to join our team working on the development and application of spatial proteomics approaches. The position focuses on practical, microscopy-based work in human and animal tissues, supporting various projects aimed at understanding biological processes in health and disease.
Responsibilities include designing, performing, and optimizing experimental workflows, including tissue preparation and sectioning, antibody-based assays, and highly multiplexed immunostaining and microscopy, as well as contributing to the implementation of new technologies and laboratory workflows.
The role also involves basic image analysis of single-cell–resolved immunofluorescence data, including cell segmentation and quality control, along with structured documentation and data management. You will collaborate closely with team members and contribute to data visualization, interpretation, and scientific manuscripts through experimental and analytical support, including figure generation.
The research engineer will be based at SciLifeLab Stockholm and KTH, Department of Protein Science, within the team of Burcu Ayoglu.
Qualifications
Requirements
- A completed undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s degree) in a relevant field, such as molecular life sciences, biotechnology, biomedicine, immunology, or similar.
- Previous laboratory experience in histology, microscopy, or immunostaining
- Basic data visualization skills in Python
- As a person, you are collaborative, proactive, and flexible, with the ability to adapt to different project contexts and contribute to a well-functioning team.
Preferred qualifications
- A completed advanced degree (Master’s degree) in a relevant field, such as molecular life sciences, biotechnology, biomedicine, immunology, or similar.
- Previous practical experience with high-parametric spatial proteomics platforms
- Experience in data analysis and visualization in Python of high-parameter immunofluorescence microscopy images
- Relevant work within the scope of a thesis project, for example analysis of tissues using immunostaining methods
- As a person, you are structured and have strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a systematic and solution-oriented approach
- Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.
Join us at KTH
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To apply for the position
Log into KTH’s recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.
The application must include:
- CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
- Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
- Max one page long personal letter discussing why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals.
Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).
About the employment
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| Type of employment | Special fixed-term employment |
|---|---|
| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | According to agreement |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100% |
| City | Stockholm |
| County | Stockholms län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA-2026-1410 |
| Contact | Burcu Ayoglu, burcu@kth.se |
| Published | 23.Apr.2026 |
| Last application date | 14.May.2026 |