Are you accepting students?

Yes, we are looking for motivated students to join our lab. We are especially seeking students for undergraduate thesis and master's thesis projects, who can help us get exciting new research initiatives off the ground.

What are the benefits of joining a recently established lab?

Joining a recently established lab offers unique opportunities for growth. You'll have a direct hand in shaping its identity, projects, and culture from the very beginning. Because we are a small team, you'll have the chance to rapidly learn a wide range of skills, from setting up new techniques to developing your research project. This is an opportunity to gain broad experience that might take years in a larger, more established lab. You can also expect more one-on-one guidance from the group leader, which will help you grow and develop your research skills quickly.

What are you looking for in an applicant?

We are looking for motivated and inquisitive students who are curious about our research. We value applicants who are eager to take initiative and work collaboratively with the team.

Do I need prior research experience? 

While prior experience is a plus, it is not a strict requirement. We are more interested in your passion, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

Is english an essential requirement?

While English is not a strict requirement to join the lab, it is the primary language of academic research, including papers and conferences. We will support you as you work to improve your English skills.

Can I talk to previous students?

Yes, Diana Rubalcava mentored students at Karolinska Institutet. Reach out to them to learn more about their experience.

As a bachelor student, Amelie August trained with Diana Rubalcava at Karolinska Institutet where she coauthored a study on the regulation of mitochondrial gene expression. After completing her bachelor thesis at the Francis Crick Institue in London, Amelie obtained her undergraduate degree in Biomedicine at KI and a master’s in Management and Biotechnology at ETH. She is now working in R&D Strategy for a large pharmaceutical company in Paris. Feel free to contact Amelie with any questions under amelievaugust@gmail.com or visit LinkedIn profile (www.linkedin.com/in/amelieaugust/).

As a bachelor student, Diana Tikhomirova trained with Diana Rubalcava at Karolinska Institutet where they explored the role of a mitochondrial protein in mammalian cells. Diana Tikhomirova obtained her undergraduate degree in Biomedicine and is continuing the master’s in Biomedicine at Karolinska Institutet where she explores how prenatal exposures affect fetal development. Feel free to contact her with any questions on her experience working with Diana Rubalcava (www.linkedin.com/in/diana-tikhomirova/).