Postdoc Position in Stem Cell Aging and Healthy Aging at Karolinska Institutet Karolinska Institutet in Sweden

Karolinska Institutet is advertising a postdoc position in the Lengefeld lab focused on healthy aging, stem cell aging, and the biology of cellular enlargement. The lab studies how stem cells lose function during aging and how this contributes to tissue deterioration and disease. The research is centered on blood/hematopoietic stem cells and combines molecular profiling, mouse models, and mechanistic studies of metabolism and stem cell fitness.

The lab is led by Jette Lengefeld, Assistant Professor at the University of Helsinki and Karolinska Institutet. The group works across two locations: the University of Helsinki and Karolinska Institutet. The post is part of a broader research program supported by major funders including the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the European Research Council, the Swedish Research Council, and the Research Council of Finland.

Research themes mentioned on the lab site include: identifying pathways that drive stem cell dysfunction during enlargement, rejuvenating stem cells by preventing enlargement, and investigating whether dysregulation of stem cell size promotes cancer/leukemia. This makes the opportunity especially relevant for candidates interested in biology, medical science, aging biology, stem cell metabolism, and translational biomedical research.

The lab states that it is hiring 1 Postdoc and provides an application link through the Karolinska Institutet job portal. The deadline shown on the lab website is 27 August 2026. Applicants should review the linked posting for the full application instructions and required materials.