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Karolinska Institutet

Postdoctoral scholarship

Postdoctoral scholarship in circuits and neuron subtypes in neuroscience Karolinska Institutet in Sweden

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Scholarship-based postdoctoral support; the amount is tax free and is set for twelve months at a time, paid out on a six-month basis. In exceptional cases, shorter periods may be acceptable.

Deadline

Oct 13, 2026

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Sweden

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Karolinska Institutet

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Karolinska Institutet is advertising a postdoctoral scholarship in the Meletis laboratory within the Department of Neuroscience in Solna, Biomedicum, Sweden.

The project focuses on the function of circuits and neuron subtypes in motivated behavior and decision-making, including circuit dysfunction in mouse models of stress and mood disorders. The work uses advanced circuit neuroscience approaches to target, record, image, and manipulate genetically defined neuron subtypes in vivo, including optogenetics, viral enhancer-based labeling, behavioral paradigms, and analysis of relevant circuits such as the basal ganglia, hypothalamus, and dopamine system.

The lab notes that the environment is international and highly collaborative, with opportunities for career development. The scholarship is intended for foreign researchers pursuing postdoctoral research in Sweden.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a doctorate or equivalent by the start date, have extensive experience in circuit and systems neuroscience, advanced knowledge of quantitative methods, statistics, and programming, and have at least one first-author paper. Applicants who have not yet completed the doctorate may apply if all degree requirements will be met before the intended start date.

Funding: the scholarship is tax free, awarded for twelve months at a time, and paid out on a six-month basis.

How to apply: submit a CV, publication list, and a one-page summary of current work in English or Swedish through the Varbi recruitment system. Deadline: 2026-10-13.

Funding details

Scholarship-based postdoctoral support; the amount is tax free and is set for twelve months at a time, paid out on a six-month basis. In exceptional cases, shorter periods may be acceptable.

What's required

Applicants must have a doctorate or an equivalent foreign degree, or complete all degree requirements before the intended start date. The post is for foreign researchers who will pursue postdoctoral research in Sweden and cannot be for persons resident in Sweden or those who have carried out all or part of their academic education at KI or another Swedish institution. Candidates should have extensive experience in circuit and systems neuroscience, advanced knowledge of quantitative methods, statistics and programming, and at least one first-author publication. Strong interest and experience in behavior, imaging/optical methods and/or electrophysiology are expected.

How to apply

Prepare an application in English or Swedish with a complete CV, a complete list of publications, and a summary of current work (max one page). Submit the application through the Varbi recruitment system before the deadline.

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