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Karolinska Institutet postdoctoral scholarship
Postdoctoral Researcher in Molecular Eicosanoid Research (Scholarship) Karolinska Institutet in Sweden
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
not provided
Funding
Postdoctoral scholarship funded by Karolinska Institutet. The scholarship amount is tax free and paid in 12-month periods, disbursed on a six-month basis; shorter periods may be possible in exceptional cases. Maximum duration is two years within a four-year period after the doctoral degree.
Deadline
Nov 5, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Karolinska Institutet
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About this position
Postdoctoral Researcher in Molecular Eicosanoid Research (Scholarship) at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden.
This opportunity is based in the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics at KI, in Biomedicum, and the selected candidate will join the Division of Chemistry 2 / Physiological Chemistry II group working in the field of bioactive lipids and eicosanoids, including prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and lipoxins.
The postdoctoral project is aimed at top-quality medical and basic science research with strong emphasis on independent project work, collaboration in a dynamic research environment, and publication in high-impact journals. The researcher is also expected to contribute to grant applications and broader scientific development.
Research areas / keywords: molecular eicosanoid research, bioactive lipids, prostaglandins, leukotrienes, lipoxins, biochemistry, protein chemistry, structural biology, protein engineering, cell biology, molecular biology, lipid mediator biochemistry.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in biochemistry, protein chemistry, structural biology, and/or protein engineering. Required experience includes biochemical and biophysical characterization of native and recombinant proteins, as well as practical skills in qRT-PCR, SDS-PAGE, western blot, and lipid mediator biochemistry/biology. The scholarship is specifically for foreign researchers pursuing postdoctoral merit in Sweden; applicants resident in Sweden or those who have completed all or part of their academic education in Sweden are not eligible.
Funding: this is a postdoctoral scholarship, not a salaried employment. The stipend is tax free and is paid in 12-month periods with six-month disbursements. In exceptional cases, shorter periods may be acceptable, and the maximum duration is two years within a four-year window after the doctorate.
Application process: submit a complete CV, publication list, and a one-page summary of current work in English or Swedish via the Varbi recruitment system. The last application date is 05 Nov 2026.
Location: Solna, Sweden.
Funding details
Postdoctoral scholarship funded by Karolinska Institutet. The scholarship amount is tax free and paid in 12-month periods, disbursed on a six-month basis; shorter periods may be possible in exceptional cases. Maximum duration is two years within a four-year period after the doctoral degree.
What's required
Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent degree in biochemistry, protein chemistry, structural biology, and/or protein engineering obtained in a preclinical research environment. Required experience includes hands-on biochemical and biophysical characterization of native and recombinant proteins, experimental cell and molecular biology techniques such as qRT-PCR, SDS-PAGE, and western blot, and experience in lipid mediator biochemistry and biology. The scheme is intended for foreign researchers who will pursue postdoctoral merit in Sweden and is not open to persons resident in Sweden or those who have carried out all or part of their academic education at KI or another Swedish institution. Applicants who have not yet completed the doctorate may apply if all degree requirements will be met before the intended start date.
How to apply
Prepare an application in English or Swedish including a complete CV with thesis defence date and thesis title, a complete publication list, and a one-page summary of current work. Submit the application through the Varbi recruitment system before the deadline.
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