Postdoctoral in Applied Developmental Neurobiology: The Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at Karolinska Institutet is seeking a highly motivated and independent Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to ground-breaking research in the field of Applied Developmental Neurobiology, with a specific focus on stem-cell-based modeling of schizophrenia. Join a dynamic team dedicated to understanding neurodevelopmental processes and their links to neuropsychiatric disorders.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Applied Developmental Neurobiology
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Research Area
Neurodevelopmental processes, Genetic Engineering, Stem Cell Research, Schizophrenia
Location
Campus Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants must hold a PhD or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a doctorate.
- Experience with CRISPR technologies, particularly in mammalian model systems.
- Strong theoretical and practical background in cellular and molecular neurobiology.
- Prior experience handling stem cells and generating brain organoids is highly desirable.
- Problem-solving abilities and teamwork skills are essential.
Job Description
The Postdoctoral Fellow will engage in the following activities:
- Generate genetically engineered induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines.
- Conduct CRISPR screens in relevant 2D cell and 3D brain organoid models.
- Analyze single-cell multiome data with support from computational experts.
- Work closely with a PhD student, while also leading specific tasks independently.
- Adjust the original research plan as necessary, guided by the Principal Investigator and senior lab manager.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents in English or Swedish:
- A complete curriculum vitae (CV), including:
- Date of thesis defense.
- Title of the thesis.
- Previous academic positions and distinctions.
- Current position and committee work.
- A complete list of publications.
- A summary of current work (maximum one page).
- Verification from the thesis defense committee (if applicable).
Applications must be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.
Last Date to Apply
Applications must be received by January 9, 2025, at 11:59 PM CET.
Join us at Karolinska Institutet and contribute to top-quality medical research aimed at better health for all! For any inquiries, please contact Carl Sellgren at carl.sellgren@ki.se.
