Postdoctoral Researcher in Neurobiology with a Focus on NAD Biology

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The Department of Clinical Neuroscience (CNS) conducts research and education in the field of neuroscience from the molecular level to the society level. The Division of Eye and Vision within CNS focuses on ophthalmology, optometry and basic visual biology. The Pete Williams Research group (Glaucoma) within the Division of Eye and Vision seeks to recruit a postdoctoral researcher to contribute to research on neurodegeneration: mechanisms and treatments. The group is uniquely placed for translational research thanks to its location within St. Erik Eye Hospital adjacent to the Solna research campus.

Your mission

The successful applicant will conduct research with a focus on NAD-dependent mechanisms of neurodegeneration. The glaucoma research group has a current focus on mechanisms of neurodegeneration and neuroprotection, in particular; neurodegeneration, neuro-metabolism, and neuroinflammation. The group seeks to strengthen its focus on novel treatment strategies focusing on neuronal metabolism. The candidate is expected to maintain established networks and collaborations (basic, translational, and clinical in nature) with other groups at the division, department, at KI, nationally and internationally, as well as outreach to the general society, in addition to key industry / pharma partners that the lab is working with.

The Pete Williams Lab is situated at St. Erik Eye Hospital, Solna. The hired applicant will have the chance to interact and work in an international environment with multidisciplinary basic research scientists, clinicians, and research clinicians.

Your profile

We are seeking an ambitious researcher who is showing career momentum towards becoming an independent researcher, with enthusiasm towards bettering human health through basic and translatable neurobiology. The candidate should demonstrate enthusiasm toward basic and translational research and aim to contribute to our research programs focusing on neuronal metabolism using primarily cell-based models. The successful candidate must have a PhD with a strong background in neuroscience and molecular biology. Previous experience with cell models of axon degeneration is an asset. The successful candidate will have practical experience in primary cell culture, molecular biology techniques, basic neuroscience techniques and microscopy techniques. Specific experience in NAD biology and axon degeneration mechanisms is a substantial benefit. Fluently in English, both spoken and written, is a requirement.

To be eligible for employment as a postdoctoral reasercher, 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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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 September 12, 2025. 

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

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