Postdoctoral studies in the Gut-Brain-Axis field (scholarship) - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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Research groups at the Department of Neuroscience study different aspects of the function of the normal nervous system, as well as disturbances, injuries and diseases affecting the nervous system. Projects include a broad range of studies at the molecular and cellular levels, the network level and at the level of the overall organization of the nervous system. The department also conducts undergraduate education in neuroscience, anatomy and histology in a number of programs at Karolinska Institutet. To read more about our department, please visit our webpage; www.ki.se/en/neuro/startpage

Division

The Diaz Heijtz Laboratory (https://ki.se/en/neuro/diaz-heijtz-laboratory) is interested in understanding the contribution of both genetic and environmental factors on the development of motor, affective and cognitive functions. The current research program includes basic and clinical studies investigating the influence of gut microbiota in typical and atypical brain development.

Duties

We are seeking a highly talented and enthusiastic researcher with a PhD in Biomedical Sciences ideally awarded within the past two years to work on a project that aims to map novel mechanisms involved in gut microbiota-brain interactions during early life. The person will be engaged in basic and translational research involving both animal models and human-derived stem cells models.

The ideal candidate will have expertise working with gnotobiotic animals, behavioral phenotyping in rodents, as well as experience in human neuropsychological testing (e.g., designing and conducing social cognition tasks, eye tracking, and neuropsychological evaluation).

The candidate should be highly organized and ambitious with excellent communication skills in English. Interpersonal skills are essential, and we emphasize the person’s ability as a team player and contributing to a friendly work environment.

Entry requirements

Scholarships for postdoctoral qualification can be established for foreign researchers who place their qualifications in Sweden. The purpose of scholarships for postdoctoral qualification is to promote internationalization and contribute to research qualification after a doctorate or equivalent.

A scholarship for carrying out postdoctoral research can be granted for a maximum of two years within a four year period following the receipt of a doctoral degree or equivalent.

To be eligible for a postdoctoral scholarship, the person must have obtained a doctorate or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctorate. Applicants who have not completed a doctorate at the end of the application period may also apply, provided that all requirements for a completed degree are met before the (intended) start date of the post doctoral education.

The head of the department determines whether their previous training and scholarly qualifications correspond to a Swedish doctorate or higher.

Location: Solna

Type of scholarship

The amount is tax free and it is set for twelve months at a time, paid out on a six months basis. In exceptional cases, shorter periods may be acceptable.

Application process

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

• A complete curriculum vitae, 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)

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

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