Summary: SciLifeLab is offering postdoctoral fellowships within the PULSE program, with opportunities in both academic and entrepreneurial tracks. This program provides advanced training in research and transferable skills, fostering international, interdisciplinary, and intersectoral collaborations to develop future leaders in molecular life sciences.
SciLifeLab PULSE Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (Call 2)
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Table:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Positions | 27 (in the second call) |
| Tracks | Academic (32 total in the program) or Entrepreneurial (16 total in the program) |
| Start Date | October 1, 2026 (for cohort 2) |
Research Area: Open to any topic within molecular life sciences. Applicants design their own project.
Location: Sweden (at a SciLifeLab affiliated institution)
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Applicants must comply with the MSCA mobility rule (not have resided or carried out their main activity in Sweden for more than 12 months during the 3 years preceding the call deadline).
- Applicants must hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than 3 years before the application deadline (with exemptions for allowable deductible time). Those who have defended their thesis but not yet been formally awarded the degree are also eligible.
- The applicant cannot be a permanent employee in the lab of the main PULSE supervisor PI during the application- or evaluation process.
Job Description:
- Conduct an individually designed research project within molecular life sciences.
- Participate in advanced training in research and transferable skills.
- Collaborate with a SciLifeLab Group Leader (PI) as the main host.
- Undertake mandatory secondments (3-6 months) and optional research visits (up to 4 weeks) at relevant partner organizations.
- Contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive research environment.
How to Apply:
- Find a suitable SciLifeLab Group Leader (PI) using the matchmaking portfolio and obtain their approval to host your project.
- Prepare the following application elements:
- Cover letter
- Research proposal (for either the academic or entrepreneurial track)
- Ethics self-assessment (if applicable)
- Description of how the project aligns with the MSCA Green Charter
- Abstract
- Two reference letters
- Curriculum vitae (Europass format) with a list of publications
- Name of PULSE PI who has approved to act as main host including Letter of Commitment (signed by PULSE PI and Head of Department)
- Suggestions for secondments and research visits at one or several of the PULSE Partners
- Submit your application through the provided application portal.
Last Date to Apply: March 16, 2026, at 16:00 UTC +1
