Summary:
Join our multidisciplinary research group (Saei Lab) at Karolinska Institutet to contribute to groundbreaking medical research focused on understanding how the gut microbiome and its metabolites promote colon cancer. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about cancer research, proteomics, and microbiome studies.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Proteomics Investigation of Microbiome-Metabolome-Host Interaction in Cancer, Solna, Stockholms län, Sweden
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Table:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Cancer Biology, Microbiology, Proteomics |
| Location | Solna, Stockholms län, Sweden |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD or equivalent degree within the last three years |
| Job Type | Temporary, Full-time |
| Salary | Månadslön (monthly salary) |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| First Day of Employment | According to agreement |
Research Area:
- Immunology
- Infection Biology
- Cell Biology
- Cancer Research
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD or foreign degree deemed equivalent to a Swedish PhD
- Strong background in cancer biology, molecular biology, and microbiology
- Experience in bioinformatics and basic data analysis
- Strong publication record
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
Job Description:
The selected candidate will work on the tumorigenicity of certain metabolites in cancer using in vitro and in vivo models. Responsibilities include:
- Executing cell biology and omics experiments
- Designing and conducting biochemical and molecular biology experiments
- Performing experiments in mouse models
- Setting up novel experimental approaches within the research group
- Validating metabolite binding through various binding assays
The applicant will collaborate with team members, supervise students, write papers and grant applications, and present research findings.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants must submit the following documents in English or Swedish:
- PhD certificate
- Complete résumé (including date of thesis defense, title, previous academic positions, academic distinctions)
- Complete list of publications
- Summary of current work (maximum one page)
Applications should be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.
Last Date to Apply:
May 1, 2026
Join us at Karolinska Institutet and make a substantial impact in cancer research for better health for all!
