At the Department of Oncology-Pathology basic, translational and clinical research and educational activities related to cancer are carried out. Approximately 300 people from over 40 nations are currently working at the department. About 30 research groups with various cancer research profiles are involved and we have around 110 PhD students. The Department of Oncology-Pathology is responsible for undergraduate courses in Pathology, Oncology and Forensic Medicine for medical students, as well as for Tumor biology courses for biomedicine students and Pathology courses for opticians.
The position will be placed in the Cancer proteomics Mass spectrometry research group headed by Professor Janne Lehtiö at Science for Life Laboratory (SciLifeLab). Karolinska Institutet is one of the four founding universities for SciLifeLab which is today national infrastructure and research center in technology driven life sciences. Lehtiö group is a translational group of scientists with a drive to improve human proteome analysis by developing new methods that can be applied to improve personalized cancer treatment. At present we seek to strengthen our research group with an outstanding scientist with proven expertise in interpretation and integration of cancer omics data and in generating value in both research and in translational settings. This is a postdoctoral position for 2 years (extendable up to a maximum of 4 years). We offer a very stimulating and diverse work in a team of very motivated co-workers with expertise in cutting-edge technology.
We are seeking a highly motivated bioinformatician with a strong background in multi-omics data analysis to join our research team focused on cancer biology. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge investigations into tumor genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics, with the goal of uncovering novel biological insights and informing the development of next-generation cancer therapies.
The successful candidate will lead the development and maintenance of robust computational pipelines for the integration of high-throughput sequencing data, including de novo transcriptome assembly and open reading frame (ORF) prediction. A key aspect of the work involves translating transcriptomic data into custom protein databases to support mass spectrometry-based proteomics, enabling the discovery of tumor-specific antigens.
This position is ideal for a scientist who thrives in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and is passionate about applying computational approaches to complex biological questions. The role also includes the development of tools and resources to support the clinical translation of research findings, particularly in the context of targeted immunotherapies.
Tasks for the position:
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.
Qualifications
Additional merits
Since the position involves close interaction with several researchers, emphasis is placed on personal skills such as:
Bases of assessment
In assessing the candidates, suitability for the position, experience in the above-specified methods, and experience in the field, will form the basis for the selection of this recruitment.
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: Science for Life Laboratory, SciLifeLab in Solna
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An employment application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:
Welcome to apply at the latest 17th August.
The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.
This position is for 2 years with possibility of extension.
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | According to agreement |
Salary | Monthly salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 % |
City | Solna |
County | Stockholms län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | STÖD 2-2248/2025 |
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Published | 03.Jun.2025 |
Last application date | 17.Aug.2025 |