Postdoctoral Researcher at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden

Designation

Postdoctoral Researcher (Temporary, Full-time position)

Summary

The Llorens laboratory, part of the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, is looking for a driven and enthusiastic postdoctoral fellow. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, international research environment located in Biomedicum, one of Europe’s largest ultramodern laboratories. The role focuses on uncovering principles of cell fate regulation during development and repurposing them to stimulate central nervous system (CNS) regeneration using novel spatial genomics technologies and in vivo perturbations.

Postdoctoral Researcher at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden

Job Overview

Research Area

Comparative analyses of glia-mediated CNS repair and cell fate regulation to unlock the dormant regenerative potential of resident stem cells using novel single-cell and spatial genomics.

• Central Nervous System (CNS) Regeneration & Repair
• Glial and Stem Cell Biology
• Single-cell and Spatial Genomics
• Molecular Engineering and Bioinformatics

Eligibility / Qualification

• Degree: A PhD or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a Swedish PhD is required. This requirement must be fulfilled at the latest at the time of the employment decision.
• Recency: Having completed the doctoral degree within the last three years is considered an advantage.
• Experience: A strong track record and relevant experience during the PhD. A documented ability to independently carry out experimental research projects is required.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English.
• Preferred Advantages: Experience with molecular engineering, CNS injury models across species, viral gene delivery, and/or bioinformatics.

Job Description

• Perform comparative studies on glia-mediated CNS repair.
• Utilize novel spatial genomics technologies and systematic in vivo perturbations to systematically screen and identify pro-regenerative genes.
• Identify targeted interventions and molecular strategies to unlock the dormant regenerative potential of resident stem cells in the injured CNS.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team spanning computational biology, genomics, and animal models of disease.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted electronically through the Varbi recruitment system via the official application portal.

The application must contain the following documents written in English or Swedish:

1. PhD certificate
2. A complete resumé (including the date of thesis defense, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work)
3. A complete list of publications
4. A summary of current work (maximum one page)
5. Names of three references

Last Date for Apply

August 17, 2026

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