Karolinska Institutet is inviting applications for a PhD position focused on the development and implementation of advanced HIV-1 reservoir diagnostics. This doctoral project is part of the national Graduate School: Biomedical Laboratory Scientists for Excellence – Future Educators in Health and Medical Care (BioLabX). The successful candidate will contribute to top-quality medical research within a creative and international environment at the ANA Futura Laboratory.
Scholarship Summary
| Designation | PhD Student / Doctoral Position |
| Research Area | HIV-1 Reservoir Diagnostics, Molecular Virology, and Bioinformatics |
| Location | Huddinge (Campus Flemingsberg), Sweden |
| Employment Type | Full-time (4 years) |
| Deadline | November 13, 2026 |
Designation
Doctoral Student (PhD Candidate)
Research Area
The research focuses on Molecular Virology, HIV-1 Immunology, and Bioinformatics. Specifically, the project involves investigating the HIV-1 reservoir in clinical samples to characterize proviral sequences regarding genetic diversity, drug resistance, and viral subtypes.
Location
The position is based at the ANA Futura Laboratory, Campus Flemingsberg, within the Department of Medicine, Huddinge, Sweden. The work is closely integrated with the Karolinska University Laboratory and the National Reference Laboratory for HIV-1.
Eligibility/Qualification
To be eligible for this specific position, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Professional Requirement: Only graduated Biomedical Laboratory Scientists are eligible to apply due to the BioLabX program requirements.
- General Eligibility: A Master’s degree or completion of at least 240 credits (with 60 credits at the advanced level) or equivalent knowledge acquired abroad.
- Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary school course English 6/B.
- Skills: Strong interest in HIV research, analytical skills, and the ability to interpret experimental data.
- Desirable Experience: Experience in NGS sequencing, phylogeny, bioinformatics (R, Python, Linux), and immunological assays (FACS, ELIspot) is highly valued.
Scholarship Description
The doctoral student will be employed on a doctoral studentship for a maximum of four years. The project involves establishing and optimizing workflows for the analysis of HIV-1 proviral DNA and biobanking clinical samples. As part of the BioLabX program, the student will participate in specialized doctoral courses, seminars, workshops, and annual retreats. Benefits include a contractual salary, free gym access, and medical care reimbursements.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system. The application should be written in English (preferred) or Swedish and must include:
- A personal letter and a Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Degree projects and any previous publications.
- Documentation certifying general and specific eligibility (degree certificates and English proficiency).
- Any other documents supporting the required skills and qualities.
Last Date for Apply
The closing date for applications is November 13, 2026.
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