Postdoctoral studies in Exosome biology with focus on cancer immunology (scholarship)

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Join a research team dedicated to understanding the fundamentals of immunology to apply them in clinical contexts to prevent and cure diseases. Our group values scientific curiosity and careful experimentation. We welcome motivated researchers eager to explore immunology in depth and contribute to advancing the understanding of the role of extracellular vesicles in the immune system, but also to apply the knowledge in clinical collaborations.

Division

The work will be performed at the Division of Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, which harbors research groups within several fields of immunology. The research group is led by Professor Susanne Gabrielsson, who studies natural nanovesicles called extracellular vesicles (EVs). EVs are messengers that transport information between cells, and are studied as mediators of disease, biomarkers and therapeutic tools. The group is specifically interested in the immunologic role of EVs and how they can be used as biomarkers or therapeutic targets in cancer and lung diseases.

Duties

The postdoc will work in studies on clinical material from patients with cancer, and how their EVs stimulate or regulate immune responses. They will also investigate if EVs can be used for cancer immunotherapy. The studies will be performed in model systems in vitro and in vivo. The studies will include work on patient material, cell lines and primary cells. The work may also contain handling of animals and studies in animal model systems. Methods used in the studies include biochemical methods, as well as cellular and molecular immunological techniques.

Entry requirements

We are looking for a highly motivated person with an interest in cellular and molecular immunology. Methods used in the study include biochemical methods, as well as cellular and molecular immunological techniques, and experience in these are desired.

The following qualifications will be especially valued:

• PhD in immunology or corresponding knowledge. A thesis in EV biology is meritious.
• Experience in immunological techniques, cell culture, animal models and EV isolation and analyses.
• Good knowledge in the English Language, written and spoken

Postdoctoral scholarships may be established for foreign researchers who pursue their merit in Sweden. A foreign researcher is a person living in another country who comes to Sweden with the intention of only staying in Sweden for all or part of their postdoctoral education at KI. Persons who are resident in Sweden and/or have carried out all or part of their academic education at KI or some other educational institution in Sweden cannot be considered for scholarships. 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.

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. Here, we conduct innovative medical research and provide the largest range of biomedical 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. Students and employees have free access to our modern gym facilities with trained staff on site.

Location

The position is located within the Department of Medicine, Solna. The department consists of ten divisions and each division consists of several research groups. The position is located within the research group Susanne Gabrielsson,http://ki.se/en/meds/research-group-susanne-gabrielsson

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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Reference number: STÖD 2-1319/2026