Summary
The Lanner Lab at Karolinska Institutet is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join their team. This project aims to develop a scalable bioprocess strategy to generate Retinal Pigment Epithelial (RPE) cells and photoreceptor cells from pluripotent stem cells for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with industrial partners to move this research toward clinical compatibility.
Postdoctoral Position: Scalable Manufacturing of Retinal Cells at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
Position Details
- Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
- Research Area: Scalable bioprocess development for the production of pluripotent stem cell-derived retinal tissues for clinical application.
- Location: Flemingsberg, Stockholm, Sweden
Key Information
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
| Contract type | Full time (100%) |
| Reference number | STÖD 2-2963/2026 |
| First day of employment | As soon as possible (according to agreement) |
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Required: A PhD or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a Swedish PhD, fulfilled at the latest at the time of the employment decision.
- Preferred: Completion of a doctoral degree within the last three years.
- Experience: Demonstrated experience in the differentiation of pluripotent stem cells is required.
- Meritorious Skills: Experience in retinal developmental biology, production of retinal cell types, flow cytometry, cell sorting, microscopy, bioreactors, and clinical cell production.
- Personal Attributes: Strong collaboration and communication skills, ability to work in teams, structured approach, initiative-driven, and proficiency in English (spoken and written).
Job Description
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will:
- Establish methods for the differentiation of pluripotent stem cells into retinal cells and tissues using scalable culture modalities and bioreactors.
- Conduct cell isolation, genetic analysis, and microscopy.
- Collaborate with industrial partners and researchers (Professor Anders Kvanta and Dr. Filippo Locri) to test produced cells in animal models.
- Work toward making the developed methods clinically compatible for future trials.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted in English or Swedish via the Varbi recruitment system. Your application must include:
- A PhD certificate.
- A complete resumé (including defense date, thesis title, academic positions, distinctions, and committee work).
- A complete list of publications.
- A summary of current work (maximum one page).
Last Date for Application
July 31, 2026
