Postdoctoral Researcher in Neuroimmunology with a focus on B cell biology

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

The Department of Clinical Neuroscience (CNS) conducts research and education in neuroscience, from the molecular level to the societal level. The Neuroimmunology Unit integrates internationally recognized research and clinical activities at Karolinska University Hospital, driving studies of the immune cells at the root of neurologic diseases. Located at the Center for Molecular Medicine, the translational research we performed benefit for highly active environment, coupled with the use of innovative technologies applied on common chronic diseases and the excellent academic environment of the Karolinska Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis centre (KNIMS).

Your mission

Our unit has made important discoveries regarding triggering factors and molecular mechanisms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), as well as pioneering the use of B-cell depleting therapies (BDCTs) as an effective treatment option. We are now looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join Professor Fredrik Piehl's research group with research focused on impact of BCDT in people with MS and its relation to Epstein-Barr virus. We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to develop our collaborative research on B cell immunology to further our knowledge in MS pathogenesis. The candidate will lead and coordinate projects involving single-cell transcriptomics and phenotypic characterization, as well as developing functional assays to decipher B cell functions using human samples. The candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading experts, access cutting-edge resources, and contribute to transformative discoveries that can shape the future of multiple sclerosis treatment.

Your profile

Specific requirements for the position:

• Doctoral degree in Cellular or Molecular Biology, Immunology, or a related field.
• Theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the field of immunology, preferably in the context of human diseases.
• Research experience in laboratory cellular biology work and clinical sample handling.
• Strong background in multicolor flow cytometry (analysis and sorting).
• Prior proficiency with single cell transcriptomics, data analyses using R, B cell biology, and ex-vivo immune assays will be considered valuable.
• Proficient knowledge of English.

We place great importance on personal suitability and are looking for a highly creative and motivated person with both team working skills and the capacity to work independently.

To be eligible for employment as a postdoctor, a PhD or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a Swedish PhD is required. This eligibility requirement must be fulfilled at the latest at the time of the employment decision. Completion of your doctoral degree within the last three years is considered an advantage. If there are special reasons, your degree may have been completed earlier.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. At KI, you get to meet researchers working with a wide range of specialisms and methods, giving you ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the various scientific fields within medicine and health. It is the crossover collaborations, which have pushed KI to where it is today, at the forefront of global research. Several of the people you meet in healthcare are educated at KI. A close relationship with the health care providers is important for creating groundbreaking top quality education and research. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several benefits through our collective agreement.

Location: Solna

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Read more about the research group you will be a part of

Application

An employment application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:

• PhD certificate
• A complete resumé, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work
• A complete list of publications
• A summary of current work (no more than one page)

Welcome to apply at the latest February 18th, 2025. 

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

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