Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Mitochondrial Quality, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden

Summary

Karolinska Institutet is seeking outstanding candidates for a fully funded postdoctoral research fellowship focused on mitochondrial quality control in Type 2 diabetes. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to pioneering research in a leading medical university.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Mitochondrial Quality Control in Type 2 Diabetes, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden

Designation

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Table of Job Details

Eligibility/Qualification

• Essential:
• PhD in a medical/biological subject.
• Strong background in skeletal muscle biology, mitochondrial dynamics, or exercise physiology.
• Experience with cell biology and/or animal physiology approaches.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills.
• Proven publication record in high-impact journals.
• Enthusiastic interest in diabetes research.
• Desirable:
• Programming experience in R and/or Python.

Job Description

The selected applicant will:

• Plan, manage, and conduct an academic research project.
• Test hypotheses and analyze scientific data.
• Develop new research ideas and contribute to income generation.
• Adapt experimental protocols and techniques.
• Write research articles for peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research findings at conferences and internal meetings.
• Collaborate and provide guidance to team members.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should register on the Varbi recruitment system and provide:

• A CV
• A Personal Letter (maximum two pages) that details how you meet the selection criteria.
• Contact information for three references.

Last Date for Apply

All applications must be submitted by midnight CEST on June 26, 2026.

For further details, please contact Professor Juleen Zierath at juleen.zierath@ki.se or Ben Stocks at ben.stocks@ki.se. Join us and contribute to advancing research in diabetes and health!

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