Postdoctoral Researcher in ALS and PLS clinical research

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

In our research group you will find a unique opportunity to work closely with top researchers and neurologists working together with a translational approach, with projects stemming from the clinic, going to pre-clinical and fundamental research, through clinical trials and back to patients. Our group aims to study ALS and PLS through different angles, from transcriptomics and proteomics to clinical trials. We offer an engaging and international research environment where you will have the opportunity to contribute to high-quality research at the international top level.

Your mission

The present position is part of a project aiming to advance our understanding of the impact of DMQ treatment in terms of neuropsychology, neuroprotection, connectivity, metabolic signature on the ALS/ALS-FTD/PLS population. A major task for the candidate will be to contribute conceptually as well as methodologically, to the research activities planned within this project, under the supervision of Dr Caroline Ingre. In addition, there are possibilities to initiate individual research projects, based on the candidate´s interests. Production of reports and publications for submission to peer-reviewed journals, and other forms of dissemination will be central activities. The candidate will also be engaged in writing applications for funding. The candidate will also be engaged in the overall communication for the team (web-page, outreach, seminars, journal club, etc.).

The position will be based in Solna, but work will also be carried out in Flemingsberg and at the trial unit hosting the majority of our clinical studies at Sabbatsberg. This is a 2-year full-time position, with the possibility of extension.

Your profile

Requirements

• Prior knowledge of clinical trial management and coordination, review of clinical trial protocols, GCP, EMA and FDA regulations
• Prior knowledge of the neuropsychological landscape in the ALS/PLS field
• Prior knowledge of communication and patient engagement
• The candidate is expected to professionally represent the team at national and international events, which requires excellent English proficiency

Merits

• Prior knowledge of the international ALS/PLS community (ENCALS, TRICALS, NEALS, PACTALS, ALS Canada, etc.)
• Prior knowledge of project management
• Prior knowledge of PET imaging

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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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 October 21st, 2025.

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

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