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Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research? The Department of Medicine, Solna, is one of the largest departments at Karolinska Institutet. The core activities of the department are research, doctoral education and undergraduate education for medical and biomedical students. The research has three main profiles: allergy, cardiovascular medicine and inflammatory diseases. Your mission We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our research group investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying radiotherapy-induced skin side effects and impaired wound healing. Radiotherapy is a cornerstone of cancer treatment, yet many cancer survivors experience long-term skin damage, fibrosis, and delayed tissue repair that significantly affect their quality of life. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing projects aimed at understanding how radiation exposure induces persistent changes in skin cells and their microenvironment. The research combines advanced molecular biology, genomics, single-cell and spatial omics technologies, as well as human clinical samples and experimental models to identify novel therapeutic targets for improving tissue regeneration after radiotherapy. Your profile Required skills of the successful candidate are: A PhD in the area of molecular biology, cell biology or biochemistry Extensive experience with tissue culture, molecular and biochemical techniques Extensive experience in research within skin biology, wound healing, radiation biology, or regenerative medicine Documented ability to deliver high-quality scientific outputs with a strong publication record Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently but also as a part of a large research team Very good knowledge of spoken and written English Good communication skills We will look favorably upon if the candidate has experiences in one or more of the following areas: Animal models for studies of tissue regeneration, radiation-induced injury, or wound healing Histological techniques, including immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and in situ hybridization Flow cytometry and cell sorting Single-cell and spatial omics technologies Analysis of transcriptomic, epigenomic, or other large-scale omics data Working with human clinical samples Method development and implementation of novel experimental techniques To be eligible for employment as a postdoctoral researcher, a PhD or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a Swedish PhD is required. This eligibility requirement must be fulfilled at the latest at the time of the employment decision. Completion of your doctoral degree within the last three years is considered an advantage. If there are special reasons, your degree may have been completed earlier. 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. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. At KI, you get to meet researchers working with a wide range of specialisms and methods, giving you ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the various scientific fields within medicine and health. It is the crossover collaborations, which have pushed KI to where it is today, at the forefront of global research. Several of the people you meet in healthcare are educated at KI. A close relationship with the health care providers is important for creating groundbreaking top quality education and research. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several benefits through our collective agreement. Location The position is located within the Department of Medicine, Solna. The department consists of ten divisions, and each division consists of several research groups. The position is located within the research group of Associate Professor Ning Xu Landén and is physically located at the Centre of Molecular Medicine (CMM). The research is performed in an interdisciplinary setting with strong collaboration with clinical departments and other national and international research groups. The research group conducts research on skin regeneration, wound healing, and the long-term effects of radiation therapy on the skin. By combining unique patient materials with advanced methods in molecular biology, single-cell and spatial omics, the group aims to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying impaired tissue repair and to identify new treatment strategies for patients with radiation-induced tissue damage. Application An employment application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish: PhD certificate A complete resumé, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work A complete list of publications A summary of current work (no more than one page) 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. Apply Now

Do you want to contribute to better health for all? The Department of Laboratory Medicine (Labmed) at Karolinska Institutet conducts research with direct relevance to human health, spanning fundamental biomedical science, biomarker discovery, diagnostic tool development, and advanced treatments such as cell and gene therapy. Labmed integrates patient-oriented clinical questions with technology development and practical implementation across seven divisions, and it also has a major educational mission at Karolinska Institutet. The research group of Dr. Ping Chen is now recruiting a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in RNA splicing and computational method development. The Chen lab develops data-driven approaches to decipher RNA diversity and its regulatory mechanisms in human metabolic disease. A two-year postdoctoral position is available with a start date as soon as possible (or as agreed). Division The Chen lab is based in the Division of Clinical Chemistry, where research integrates contemporary basic science, clinical medicine, and translational approaches to understand the molecular basis of cardiometabolic disease. Duties The growing prevalence of obesity is increasing disease burden worldwide, with broad effects on population health and healthcare systems. Your work will contribute to a deeper mechanistic understanding of obesity and related disorders, with a primary focus on RNA splicing and isoform-level regulation. The postdoctoral researcher will: Develop and benchmark new bioinformatics tools and analysis pipelines Analyze large-scale bulk and single-cell sequencing data using reproducible workflows and interpret the results Collaborate closely with experimental and clinical partners to prioritize and validate key findings Maintain well-documented, reproducible code (e.g., version control, pipeline documentation) and contribute to supervision of students Communicate results through presentations and peer-reviewed manuscripts, and contribute to grant applications Entry requirements To quality, the applicants must hold a PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics or a closely related field, and have strong knowledge of RNA biology and biomedical sciences. Experience with sequencing data preprocessing, RNA splicing, deep learning and analysis of human multi-omics data is an advantage. The candidate should exhibit a high degree of independence but on the other hand also value a collaborative approach to science and enjoy working in a team. Motivation, the ability to work with people of different disciplines, executive capacity and good communication skills in English are important. A strong publication track record and good manuscript writing skills are desirable. Type of scholarship Scholarships for postdoctoral qualification can be established for foreign researchers who place their qualifications in Sweden. The purpose of scholarships for postdoctoral qualification is to promote internationalization and contribute to research qualification after a doctorate or equivalent. A scholarship for carrying out postdoctoral research can be granted for a maximum of two years within a four-year period following the receipt of a doctoral degree (or equivalent). The amount is tax free, and it is set for twelve months at a time, paid out on a six-month basis. In exceptional cases, shorter periods may be acceptable. To be eligible for a postdoctoral scholarship, the applicant must have obtained a doctorate, or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a doctorate. Applicants who have not completed a doctorate at the end of the application period may also apply, provided that all requirements for a completed degree are met before the (intended) start date. The head of the department determines whether the applicant’s previous training and scholarly qualifications correspond to a Swedish doctorate or higher. 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. Here, we conduct innovative medical research and provide the largest range of biomedical education in Sweden. At KI, you get to meet researchers working with a wide range of specialisms and methods, giving you ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the various scientific fields within medicine and health. It is the crossover collaborations, which have pushed KI to where it is today, at the forefront of global research. Several of the people you meet in healthcare are educated at KI. A close relationship with the health care providers is important for creating groundbreaking top quality education and research. Students and employees have free access to our modern gym facilities with trained staff on site. Location:  The position is located at KI Campus Flemingsberg, Department of Laboratory Medicine, within the research group of Dr. Ping Chen, Division of Clinical Chemistry. Application process An application must contain the following documents in English: Curriculum vitae and qualifications, presented in accordance with Karolinska Institutet’s qualifications portfolio http://ki.se/meritportfolj A motivation letter A summary of current work and achievements A complete list of publications PhD degree certificate and transcripts from the course studies The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system. Apply Now

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research? The Stagkourakis lab, located in state-of-the-art facilities at the interface of Karolinska Institute and the Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab) in Stockholm, is recruiting for two research assistant positions in systems neuroscience. The lab is integrated into a leading, highly interdisciplinary, world-class environment i.e., the Department of Neuroscience at Karolinska Institute, and is also part of SciLifeLab, a Swedish national center for large-scale research in molecular biosciences, cutting-edge infrastructure, and expertise in data analytics. The aim of the lab is to contribute to a better understanding of the neural basis of prototypical behaviors, including instinctual and homeostatic behaviors, such as aggression, fear, food, and water intake. Primary experimental techniques utilized in our lab include but are not limited to; in vivo large-scale electrophysiology, miniscope and 2P imaging, AAV-mediated transduction of neural circuits of interest, and animal behavior Applicants must submit their applications through Varbi (see the end of the ad for details). For a short overview of the lab and related publications to its research program, see here. Division The Department of Neuroscience at Karolinska Institutet hosts 35 research groups and teams dealing with different aspects of the function of the nervous system, both under normal conditions and during different diseases: SciLifeLab is a national resource of unique technologies and expertise available to life scientists, closely intertwined with the community of researchers in areas such as biomedicine, ecology and evolution. Its purpose is to bring scientists together across traditional boundaries and foster collaborations with industry, health care, public research organizations and international partners. Your mission Research in our lab integrates various approaches, making us open to individuals from diverse backgrounds. A foundation in quantitative fields (e.g., mathematics, engineering, computer science, physics) or prior experience in experimental techniques (e.g., molecular biology, high-channel density silicon probe electrophysiology in vivo or in vitro, advanced animal behavior designs and analysis, miniscope or two-photon imaging) is advantageous. Candidates are expected to demonstrate previous productivity and have prior experience working in a lab. Your profile A combination of at least some of the following skills is essential: Ability to work with complex experimental setups. Ability to work independently. Proficiency in “big” data analysis (using MATLAB or Python). FELASA B accreditation. Candidates with demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following domains will be prioritized: Assembly, maintenance, and use of complex imaging systems. Combination of behavior experiments with neural recordings using the Inscopix mini endoscope, or 2P imaging. Ability to explore and analyze large datasets using modern machine learning methods and a data-centered approach. Previous participation in collaborative projects with computational or experimental researchers. Familiarity with Arduino, Bonsai, DataJoint, DeepLabCut, keypoint MoSeq or neural data recording platforms. Use of hardware and (custom) software to interface and synchronize behavioral and neural recording setups. 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. In the Stagkourakis lab, alongside comprehensive on-the-job training in scientific and technical skills, we mentor lab members in various professional aspects, including writing research proposals and papers, analyzing and presenting data, giving talks, supervising students, and more. The greatest strength of the laboratory is its people, and we are committed to fostering a strong collaborative culture. The research assistant will also benefit from exposure to the vibrant Neuroscience community at KI and will receive support from outstanding technical teams at KI and SciLifeLab on approaches including microscopy, RNA sequencing, bioinformatics, data science, animal husbandry, and animal behavior. They will also be supported administratively and experimentally by staff. Location: Solna The Stagkourakis Lab is located at Biomedicum and SciLifeLab, at the Karolinska Institutet Solna Campus Biomedicum, Dept. of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Solnavägen 9, 171 65 Solna SciLifeLab, Gamma 5, Tomtebodavägen 23, 171 65 Solna Application The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system. An application must contain the following documents in English: CV that includes your prior academic or industry training, current position, and other academic distinctions. A cover letter explaining your interest in working with our group. Two or more letters of reference  This is a fixed-term position for 6 months, with a possibility for extension up to 1 year.  Apply Now

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research? Do you want to help find new treatments for rare kidney diseases and make a real difference for patients? Karolinska Institutet is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to an exciting EU-funded project (ALP-RARE) targeting Alport spectrum disease, a group of rare hereditary kidney disorders with no approved curative therapy. You will join a dynamic international consortium, benefit from state-of-the-art infrastructure, and have excellent opportunities to develop as an independent researcher. Your mission As a postdoctoral researcher you will lead the experimental work of KI’s contribution to the multicenter preclinical studies within ALP-RARE. The project aims to validate promising drug candidates in mouse models of Alport syndrome. Your main responsibilities will include: In vivo studies. Drug treatment, sampling and monitoring of mice in accordance with consortium-wide SOPs. Biochemical analyses. Measurement of biomarkers in plasma and urine. Histology and advanced imaging. Immunohistochemistry, histology stainings, and super-resolution microscopy of glomerular basement membrane structure. Transcriptomics. Contributing to spatial transcriptomics (Xenium) and bulk RNA sequencing analysis. Project coordination. Communication with partner centres, data integration and report writing Publishing findings and presenting results at international conferences Your profile To be eligible for employment as a postdoctoral researcher, a PhD or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a Swedish PhD is required. This eligibility requirement must be fulfilled at the latest at the time of the employment decision. Completion of your doctoral degree within the last three years is considered an advantage. If there are special reasons, your degree may have been completed earlier. We are looking for candidates with: A PhD in biomedical science, physiology, pathology, pharmacology or a related field Solid experience with rodent in vivo work (treatment protocols, sample collection, terminal analyses) Experience with standard histological and biochemical methods (Western blotting, RT-qPCR, ELISA, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry) Ability to work independently and in a structured manner within an international research environment Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken Advantageous qualifications: Experience in renal physiology or kidney disease, including ACR/GFR measurements and kidney histology Knowledge of RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics or bioinformatics Experience with advanced microscopy (confocal, super-resolution) Experience from multicenter or international collaborative projects 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. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. At KI, you get to meet researchers working with a wide range of specialisms and methods, giving you ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the various scientific fields within medicine and health. It is the crossover collaborations, which have pushed KI to where it is today, at the forefront of global research. Several of the people you meet in healthcare are educated at KI. A close relationship with the health care providers is important for creating groundbreaking top quality education and research. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several benefits through our collective agreement. Location: Flemingsberg Application An employment application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish: PhD certificate A complete resumé, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work A complete list of publications A summary of current work (no more than one page) 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. Apply Now

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research? Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in structural biology in the group of Prof Joanna Rorbach at the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated researcher to join an interdisciplinary project focused on the molecular mechanisms of mitochondrial gene expression, including mitochondrial translation, in health and disease. Your mission The project combines expertise in structural biology, mitochondrial biology, molecular biology, and disease modelling to understand how mitochondrial proteins regulate gene expression and contribute to mitochondrial disease. The successful candidate will use detailed molecular and structural approaches to uncover new insights into mitochondrial protein function and disease pathophysiology. About the research group The Rorbach laboratory investigates the regulation of gene expression in mitochondria using genetic, structural, biochemical, and molecular approaches. Our work often focuses on disease-relevant mechanisms and aims to identify new opportunities for therapeutic intervention. Recent and relevant publications include Richter et al., Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology 2026; Nguyen et al., Nature Communications 2026; Shao et al., Nature Communications 2025; Cipullo et al., Nature Communications 2024; Kruger et al., Nature Communications 2023; and Itoh et al., Nature 2022. The successful candidate will join an international and collaborative team of researchers at Karolinska Institutet. The working language of the group is English. Your profile We are looking for applicants with a strong background in structural biology. Experience with cryo-EM and molecular biology is essential. Previous experience in mitochondrial biology is desirable. The successful candidate should have: A PhD in structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or a related field Strong practical experience with cryo-EM Excellent knowledge of modern biological and structural approaches A promising publication record A rigorous, independent, and creative scientific mindset Good documentation and organizational skills Excellent spoken and written English The ability to work both independently and as part of a highly collaborative research environment The candidate should be motivated to develop their own research ideas while contributing to the broader goals of the group. To be eligible for employment as a postdoctoral researcher, a PhD or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a Swedish PhD is required. This eligibility requirement must be fulfilled at the latest at the time of the employment decision. Completion of your doctoral degree within the last three years is considered an advantage. If there are special reasons, your degree may have been completed earlier. If the candidate is eligible, the position could be also be offered as a Postdoctoral scholarship.  Postdoctoral scholarships may be established for foreign researchers who pursue their postdoctoral research in Sweden. The purpose of scholarships for postdoctoral qualification is to promote internationalization and contribute to research qualification after a doctorate or equivalent. A scholarship for carrying out postdoctoral research can be granted for a maximum of two years within a four year period following the receipt of a doctoral degree or equivalent. Type of scholarship The amount is tax free and it is set for twelve months at a time, paid out on a six months basis. In exceptional cases, shorter periods may be acceptable. 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. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. At KI, you get to meet researchers working with a wide range of specialisms and methods, giving you ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the various scientific fields within medicine and health. It is the crossover collaborations, which have pushed KI to where it is today, at the forefront of global research. Several of the people you meet in healthcare are educated at KI. A close relationship with the health care providers is important for creating groundbreaking top quality education and research. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several benefits through our collective agreement. The Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics provides access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, including facilities for cryo-EM, advanced microscopy, flow cytometry, next-generation sequencing, and transgenic technologies. Location: Biomedicum, Solna Application An employment application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish: PhD certificate A complete resumé, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work  A complete list of publications A cover letter describing research experience, motivation, and future interests Contact details for two referees  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. Apply Now

Do you want to contribute to top-quality medical research? Being a doctoral student means being admitted to a postgraduate education (doctoral training) where one follows an individual study plan. A doctoral student engages in a research project under supervision, supplemented by courses and other learning activities. A doctoral degree requires the equivalent of four years of full-time postgraduate education. Research group The successful candidate will join an international and committed research group of preclinical and clinical researchers conducting experimental and translational research to understand disease-driving mechanisms in inflammatory lung diseases and viral respiratory infections. Our studies use innovative techniques such as spectral flow cytometry, spatial and single-cell sequencing on unique, clinically well-characterized patient samples from cohorts that we follow longitudinally. We have large biobanks with blood and tissue samples from both patients and healthy controls. We have also established 3D model systems to study interactions between immune cells and airway epithelium. Our research group is part of the Division of Immunology and Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Medicine, Solna. We are based at the Center for Molecular Medicine (CMM), on the Karolinska University Hospital Solna campus. CMM is a hub for advanced immunological research with close access to the hospital, partners and core facilities at KI and SciLifeLab. CMM has one of Sweden’s highest concentrations of immunological research groups, which creates a dynamic world-class research environment. We also actively collaborate with many research groups nationally and internationally. The doctoral project and the doctoral student’s tasks We are looking for a PhD student to work on age-related differences in immune responses in the blood and respiratory tract during influenza virus infection to understand what regulates the severity of the disease. In our research, we use clinically well-characterized, longitudinal patient samples from blood and tissues that we collect during the influenza season and perform high-resolution immunological analyses with e.g. spectral flow cytometry, proteomics and functional analyses. We can then link experimental data to clinical outcome to understand which immune responses are associated with good or poor prognosis, and how this differs depending on age. The PhD student will work in an inspiring environment with international colleagues and where facilities for the methods that will be used are often located in the same building. During the PhD studies, you will work with many different immunological methods, such as cell purification, cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA and RNA sequencing. What do we offer?  A creative, international and inspiring environment filled with competence and curiosity. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world’s leading medical universities. Here we conduct successful medical research and have the largest range of medical education in Sweden. At KI you will meet researchers with different research areas working together. It is this cross-border collaboration that contributes to KI’s world-leading position in research. As a doctoral student, you are offered an individual research project, a well-trained supervisor, a wide range of elective courses and the opportunity to work in a successful research group. Karolinska Institutet has collaborations with prominent universities all over the world, which provides opportunities for international exchanges. As an employed doctoral student, you receive a contractual salary, you are allowed to exercise freely in our modern health care facilities and you are reimbursed for medical care. Eligibility requirements for doctoral education To participate in the selection for a doctoral position, you must prove both the basic (A) and the specific (B) eligibility requirements before the application period closes. It is your responsibility as an applicant to prove your eligibility by following the instructions on the Eligibility for Doctoral Education webpage. A) Basic eligibility requirements You meet the basic eligibility requirements for doctoral education if you: have completed an advanced level degree (Master’s or Doctoral degree), or have completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits are at advanced level,  or has otherwise acquired essentially equivalent knowledge.* Follow the instructions on  the Eligibility for doctoral education webpage . *If you consider yourself to have equivalent knowledge, you should follow the instructions on the website Assessment of equivalent knowledge for basic eligibility for doctoral education. B) Special eligibility requirements You meet the specific eligibility requirements for doctoral education if you: – Certifies knowledge of English (equivalent to English B/English 6 at high school with a passing grade). Follow the instructions on  the English language requirements for doctoral education website. Document verification Karolinska Institutet checks documents to detect forgeries. Karolinska Institutet reserves the right to revoke admission decisions if forgeries or irregularities are detected. Submission of false documents is a violation of Swedish law and is considered grounds for legal action. Skills and personal qualities We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student with an interest and desire to study the function of the immune system in respiratory viral infections. Passion for science and a desire to work hard for its advancement are the main requirements. We have a collaborative work environment and it is important that you work well in a group, but also be able to plan and carry out your work independently. Research samples from patients with influenza infection cannot be planned exactly, so you are required to be flexible and able to adapt to the situation. Documented previous experience in experimental, laboratory research and handling and biobanking of human biological samples is a requirement. Experience in spectral flow cytometry and design of flow cytometric panels is an advantage. Experience in other immunological methods is also an advantage. Knowledge of immunology and experience with other relevant experimental methods (e.g. human sample handling, cell culture, ELISA, scRNA-seq, bioinformatic analysis) is advantageous. Applicants must have good English skills and good communication skills in speech and writing. The research project is conducted in close collaboration with clinical colleagues and the healthcare system and also includes some patient contact, which overall means that basic knowledge of Swedish is a great advantage. Terms The doctoral position involves employment as a doctoral student for a maximum of 4 years full-time. Application You apply for the doctoral position in the recruitment tool Varbi. Use the button

Do you want to contribute to improving human health? This role investigates the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying T helper cell immunopathology in airway diseases, particularly asthma. Specifically, the laboratory focuses on examining the role of T regulatory cells in severe asthma and its comorbidities, including bronchiectasis and obesity. The long-term goal is to determine whether T regulatory cells can serve as targets for diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of asthma and related pulmonary comorbidities. Division The laboratories of the Division of Lung and Airway Research (LAR) at the Institute of Environmental Medicine at Karolinska Institutet are located in the Center for Molecular Medicine (https://www.cmm.se) at Karolinska University Hospital in Solna. Here, LAR offers a highly collaborative research environment that integrates basic and translational research with clinical science on airway diseases, in close interaction with the Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergy at Karolinska University Hospital. Researchers have access to advanced molecular and cell biology infrastructure through core facilities at CMM and Karolinska Institutet (KI), as well as to samples from clinical cohorts of well-characterised patients. Duties The successful applicant will be an important member of the Bossios research group in LAR. The position is intended for a young career researcher with a strong track record, including high-quality publications and strong recommendations from former academic supervisors. Once settled in the research group, the successful applicant will be responsible for a project investigating the role of T regulatory cells relative to other T helper cells, such as Th17, in severe asthma with or without bronchiectasis and in obesity-related asthma. You will work with a small and interactive team. The position requires working with human blood, ex vivo approaches using human primary cells, and cell lines. Animal models may also be involved. Required skills The work requires scientific and methodological knowledge, as well as experience with cell culture and flow cytometry. A deep understanding of both methods is essential. It also involves standard immunostaining methods; advanced confocal methods are a merit. Familiarity with protein analysis, including Western blot and ELISA, as well as more advanced methods such as LUMINEX and PEA. The work includes performing RNA isolation, PCR, and qPCR, or NGS-based RNA sequencing. Upcoming research may also require analyses of single-cell RNA and spatial immunomorphology. Your profile To qualify for the position, the applicant must be able to operate at the highest professional level and be proficient in English. In addition to holding a PhD in Biology or a related life science, a strong background in cellular and molecular biology, airway biology and physiology is highly valued. Extensive experience in human immunology is a must, and research experience in human lymphocyte biology and in the respiratory area will be considered strong merits. Experience with animal models will also be a merit. The applicant must demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot to achieve optimal experimental conditions, personal commitment, flexibility, a strong work ethic, dependability, and team-player skills for the benefit of the entire group. We place great importance on personal suitability. Interest in the practical supervision of PhD and master’s students is a merit. After an overall assessment of the applicants’ expertise and merits in relation to the subject area, Karolinska Institutet will determine who has the greatest potential to contribute to the development of the Bossios research group in the Division of Lung and Airway Research. Entry requirements Postdoctoral scholarships may be established for foreign researchers who pursue their merit in Sweden. A foreign researcher is a person living in another country who comes to Sweden with the intention of only staying in Sweden for all or part of their postdoctoral education at KI. Persons who are resident in Sweden and/or have carried out all or part of their academic education at KI or some other educational institution in Sweden cannot be considered for scholarships. The purpose of scholarships for postdoctoral qualification is to promote internationalization and contribute to research qualification after a doctorate or equivalent. A scholarship for carrying out postdoctoral research can be granted for a maximum of two years within a four-year period following the receipt of a doctoral degree or equivalent. To be eligible for a postdoctoral scholarship, the person must have obtained a doctorate, or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctorate. Applicants who have not completed a doctorate at the end of the application period may also apply, provided that all requirements for a completed degree are met before the (intended) start date of the post-doctoral education. 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. Here, we conduct innovative medical research and provide the largest range of biomedical education in Sweden. At KI, you get to meet researchers working with a wide range of specialisms and methods, giving you ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the various scientific fields within medicine and health. It is the crossover collaborations, which have pushed KI to where it is today, at the forefront of global research. Several of the people you meet in healthcare are educated at KI. A close relationship with the health care providers is important for creating groundbreaking top quality education and research. Students and employees have free access to our modern gym facilities with trained staff on site. Location: Karolinska Institutet, Center for Molecular Medicine, Solna, Stockholm, Sweden Type of scholarship The amount is tax free and it is set for twelve months at a time, paid out on a six months basis. In exceptional cases, shorter periods may be acceptable. Application process An application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish: A complete curriculum vitae, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work A complete list of publications A summary of current work (no more than one page) Contact information of at least two references KI applies individual and differentiated salary setting in accordance with our collective agreements RALS and RALS-T The application is to be submitted on the Varbi recruitment system.

Research Group The research group of Professor Staffan Strömblad is looking for up to two postdoctoral fellows who will be financed by a scholarship.  The group studies the role of mechanical forces in cancer development and progression. We combine in vitro models, transgenic mouse cancer models and patient samples with bioinformatics and quantitative image analysis. The main aim is to provide fundamental new knowledge of cancer development and progression that may in the long run benefit cancer patients. Duties You will form and develop a research project within the area of Cancer mechanobiology that synergizes with the ongoing research within the host research group. The scholarship will serve as a base for you to develop your research plan and apply for external fellowships to support your project. Your Profile You hold a PhD with a focus on mechanobiology and/or cancer biology. Your PhD was obtained within the last 3 years, or you are close to finalizing your PhD. You hold a CV that will give you a good chance to obtain an external postdoctoral fellowship in stiff competition, e.g., from EU-MSC and EMBO. For example, you have at least one first authorship in a top journal. You also provide a tentative research plan of high quality and originality. Entry requirements Postdoctoral scholarships may be established for foreign researchers who pursue their merit in Sweden. A foreign researcher is a person living in another country who comes to Sweden with the intention of only staying in Sweden for all or part of their postdoctoral education at KI. Persons who are resident in Sweden and/or have carried out all or part of their academic education at KI or some other educational institution in Sweden cannot be considered for scholarships. The purpose of scholarships for postdoctoral qualification is to promote internationalization and contribute to research qualification after a doctorate or equivalent. A scholarship for carrying out postdoctoral research can be granted for a maximum of two years within a four-year period following the receipt of a doctoral degree or equivalent. To be eligible for a postdoctoral scholarship, the person must have obtained a doctorate, or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctorate. Applicants who have not completed a doctorate at the end of the application period may also apply, provided that all requirements for a completed degree are met before the (intended) start date of the post-doctoral education. 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. Here, we conduct innovative medical research and provide the largest range of biomedical education in Sweden. At KI, you get to meet researchers working with a wide range of specialisms and methods, giving you ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the various scientific fields within medicine and health. It is the crossover collaborations, which have pushed KI to where it is today, at the forefront of global research. Several of the people you meet in healthcare are educated at KI. A close relationship with the health care providers is important for creating groundbreaking top quality education and research. Students and employees have free access to our modern gym facilities with trained staff on site. Location: Campus Flemingsberg The amount is tax free and it is set for twelve months at a time, paid out on a six months basis. In exceptional cases, shorter periods may be acceptable. Application process An application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish: A complete curriculum vitae, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work A complete list of publications A summary of current work (no more than one page) A tentative research plan for your postdoc of up to 5 pages. The application is to be submitted on the Varbi recruitment system. Apply Now