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Karolinska Institutet

Postdoctoral Researcher in DNA Nanostructures for Cell-Specific Targeting and Therapeutic Delivery Karolinska Institutet in Sweden

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Postdoc

Field of study

Cell Biology

Funding

Full-time temporary employment with a monthly salary determined through Karolinska Institutet's individual and differentiated salary-setting system under collective agreements RALS and RALS-T. No specific stipend or tuition funding is stated.

Deadline

Nov 25, 2026

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Sweden

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Karolinska Institutet

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Keywords

Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Cancer Biology
Materials Science
Biology
Medical Science
High-throughput Sequencing
Dna Nanotechnology
Nanomedicine
Nanostructured Materials

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About this position

Karolinska Institutet is recruiting a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher to develop DNA nanostructures for cell-specific targeting and therapeutic delivery in Solna, Sweden. The position is based in a SciLifeLab research group working at the interface of DNA nanotechnology, cell biology, molecular biology and high-throughput sequencing.

The researcher will design, assemble and purify self-assembled DNA nanostructures and libraries; perform cellular uptake and selection experiments in mammalian cancer cell lines and complex models; use flow cytometry and confocal microscopy to quantify and localize internalized structures; investigate uptake routes and endosomal escape; functionalize nanostructures with targeting groups and nucleic-acid payloads; and evaluate gene-silencing activity in cells. The project also involves analysis of nanopore and Illumina sequencing data, conference presentations, manuscript preparation and student supervision.

Applicants must hold a PhD in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biomedicine, nanotechnology or a related field, with the degree completed by the employment decision. Required experience includes mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays, confocal microscopy and/or flow cytometry, nucleic-acid methods, independent experimental work and excellent English. Experience with gene silencing, intracellular trafficking, DNA nanotechnology, cancer or three-dimensional cell models, sequencing and Python or R is advantageous.

The role is a temporary, full-time position with monthly salary under Karolinska Institutet's collective agreements. Apply through Varbi by 25 November 2026 with a PhD certificate, complete résumé, publication list and a one-page summary of current work.

Funding details

Full-time temporary employment with a monthly salary determined through Karolinska Institutet's individual and differentiated salary-setting system under collective agreements RALS and RALS-T. No specific stipend or tuition funding is stated.

What's required

A PhD or foreign degree equivalent to a Swedish PhD is required by the employment decision, preferably completed within the last three years. Applicants should hold a PhD in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biomedicine, nanotechnology or a related field; have documented mammalian cell culture and cell-based assay experience demonstrated through international peer-reviewed publications; hands-on experience with confocal microscopy and/or flow cytometry, including sample preparation, acquisition and quantitative analysis; experience with nucleic acids and molecular biology techniques such as PCR, enzymatic DNA modification and gel electrophoresis; the ability to plan, perform, report and rigorously document experiments independently; and very good spoken and written English. Meritorious experience includes gene silencing, endocytosis or intracellular trafficking, DNA nanotechnology, oligonucleotide design, cancer or primary cells, three-dimensional cell models, high-throughput sequencing, Python or R, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

How to apply

Prepare the application documents in English or Swedish: PhD certificate, complete résumé, complete publication list, and a maximum one-page summary of current work. Submit the application through the Varbi recruitment system using the direct application link.

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