Summary
The Kragesteen lab at the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics (MBB) at Karolinska Institutet/Biomedicum is seeking to fill two postdoctoral positions: one in computational biology and one in wet lab work. Join us to contribute to groundbreaking research on oxygen homeostasis and its implications for human health.
Postdoctoral Positions in Hypoxia Biology and Genome Regulation, Sweden
Designation
- Position 1: Postdoctoral Researcher in Wet Lab
- Position 2: Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Biology
Table of Positions
| Position | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Wet Lab Postdoc | iPSC cell culturing, genome editing, hypoxia studies, molecular technology, supervision of student projects. |
| Computational Postdoc | Analysis of multiomic datasets, linking TFs to regulatory elements, integration of genomics data, supervision of student projects. |
Research Area
- Oxygen homeostasis
- Genome regulation
- Human fitness
- Hypoxia-related diseases
Location
Karolinska Institutet, Biomedicum, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics, Solna, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification
- A doctoral degree or equivalent in Molecular Biology, Biomedicine, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or related fields.
- Preferably completed doctoral degree within the last three years.
- Strong interest in development, genome regulation, and single-cell technologies.
Job Description
Wet Lab Postdoc Responsibilities:
- Cultivate iPSCs and develop 3D kidney models.
- Perform genome/epigenome CRISPR editing in iPSCs/mice.
- Conduct systems hypoxia studies in mouse models.
- Utilize flow cytometry, microscopy, and advanced molecular technologies.
- Share insights through presentations and publications.
- Supervise student projects and contribute to reports and documentation.
Computational Postdoc Responsibilities:
- Analyze and integrate single-cell and spatial multiomic datasets.
- Enhance models linking transcription factors and regulatory elements.
- Use deep learning approaches for genomic analyses.
- Explore Tibetan population genomics data.
- Supervise student projects and contribute to reports and documentation.
How to Apply
Application Requirements:
- Complete curriculum vitae including date of thesis defense and list of publications.
- Summary of current work (maximum one page).
- Short motivation letter (maximum one page).
Applications must be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.
Last Date to Apply
April 7, 2026
Join us and contribute to better health for all through top-quality medical research!
