Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantitative Cell Biology and Developmental Biology

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative postdoctoral researcher to join the newly formed Ellenberg Laboratory at Karolinska Institutet and SciLifeLab, Sweden.

Our lab focuses on understanding the fundamental mechanisms of the earliest stages of life. This position offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant interdisciplinary environment that bridges molecular cell biology, biophysics, and advanced imaging technologies. The Ellenberg lab provides world-class resources and a collaborative network at SciLifeLab, one of Europe’s leading centers for life science research.

Your mission

You will lead experimental research focused on understanding the chromatin organization and filament dynamics in cultured cells and embryos using advanced microscopy techniques and theoretical computational modelling. Responsibilities also include contributions to scientific publications and grant proposals when needed. The successful candidate should be able to independently drive the project, from experimental design to data interpretation and dissemination.

Your profile

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.

You hold a PhD in Physics, Biophysics, or a related field and have a deep knowledge in cytoskeleton dynamics. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with TIRF microscopy and microfluidic device design.

Required skills:

Experience in basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, protein purifications, fluorescent protein labelling, etc.)
Hands-on experience with microfluidics-based assays for single molecule and biophysical studies
Proficiency with advanced imaging techniques, including super-resolution imaging, single-protein imaging and TIRF microscopy
Strong computational background in theoretical and computational modeling of cytoskeletal systems
Proficient in image analysis and data processing utilizing ImageJ, Python and MATLAB.
Experience with rheometry for characterization of biological samples would be a strong advantage

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: The Division of Genome Biology, SciLifeLab, Solna

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 2025-11-09

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

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