Postdoctoral Fellow in Cross-Reactive Immunity: Karolinska Institutet is seeking an ambitious postdoctoral fellow specializing in human coronavirus immunology. This position will explore how prior SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination influences immunity against various coronaviruses, paving the way for pan-coronavirus vaccine development.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Fellow
Table:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Human coronavirus immunology |
| Location | Flemingsberg, Sweden |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in biomedicine, experience in adaptive immunology |
| Salary Type | Tax-free scholarship |
| Application Deadline | 07.Oct.2025 |
Research Area:
The successful candidate will investigate cross-reactive T and B cell immunity elicited by SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and infection, focusing on recognition of conserved epitopes across various coronaviruses.
Location:
Flemingsberg, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD or equivalent degree in biomedicine.
- Strong research expertise in human adaptive immunology.
- Solid training in human immunology, publications in relevant fields, and experience with serology and high-parameter flow cytometry.
- Proficiency in statistical and bioinformatic analysis of immunological datasets.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- (Meritorious) Experience in laboratory molecular and cell biology skills.
Job Description:
The postdoctoral fellow will:
- Conduct research on cross-reactive T and B cell immunity.
- Utilize advanced techniques such as high-parameter flow cytometry, serology, single-cell multi-omics, and functional assays.
- Collaborate with the Buggert group and Ljunggren group to map antiviral responses.
- Analyze clinical data from the COVAXID study to investigate immune memory in diverse populations.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents in English or Swedish:
- Complete CV with thesis defense date, thesis title, academic positions, and publications.
- Summary of current work (maximum one page).
Applications are to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.
Last Date to Apply:
07.Oct.2025
For more information, you may contact:
- Marcus Buggert, Recruiting Manager – marcus.buggert@ki.se
- Jenna Almqvist, HR-partner – jenna.almqvist@ki.se
