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Joanna Rorbach
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Structural Biology of Mitochondrial Gene Expression Karolinska Institutet in Sweden
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Biochemistry
Funding
Available
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Karolinska Institutet
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About this position
This postdoctoral position is based in the Rorbach laboratory at the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, Karolinska Institutet, in Stockholm, Sweden. The project sits at the interface of structural biology, mitochondrial biology, molecular biology, and disease modelling, with a focus on the molecular mechanisms that control mitochondrial gene expression in health and disease.
The research group investigates how mitochondrial proteins regulate gene expression using genetic, structural, biochemical, and molecular approaches. The advertised project specifically addresses mechanisms linked to mitochondrial translation and how these processes contribute to mitochondrial disease and broader disease-relevant pathways. The successful candidate will use detailed molecular and structural strategies to generate new insight into mitochondrial protein function and the pathophysiology of disease.
The role is embedded in an international and collaborative research environment at Karolinska Institutet. The working language in the group is English, and the advert emphasizes the opportunity to contribute to an interdisciplinary programme that connects structural analysis with mechanistic biology. The position is suited to a researcher who wants to develop their own ideas while contributing to the wider goals of the group.
Recent publications from the lab include work in Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology, Nature Communications, and Nature, indicating an active and high-profile research programme in mitochondrial biology and structural mechanisms.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants must have a PhD or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a Swedish PhD by the time of the employment decision. A strong background in structural biology is required, with strong practical experience in cryo-EM and molecular biology. A PhD in structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or a related field is expected. 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, and the ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative environment are required. Previous experience in mitochondrial biology is desirable, and completion of the doctoral degree within the last three years is considered an advantage.
How to apply
Prepare the required application documents in English or Swedish, including your PhD certificate, CV, publication list, cover letter, and referee contacts. Submit the application through the Varbi recruitment system. Apply by 2026-12-01.
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Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Mitochondrial Biology
Protein Synthesis
Mitophagy
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