Postdoctoral studies in cancer biology (scholarship) Full-time

Postdoctoral Studies In Cancer Biology (Scholarship)

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

The Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology (MTC) at Karolinska Institutet conducts research and teaching within immunology, infection biology, cell biology and cancer. Our key words are multidisciplinary, bridging, national and international collaborations.

The Research Group

Research in Galina Selivanova's lab, a part of Margareta Wilhelms Research group is focused on the identification and mechanistic studies of the interplay between the tumor suppressor p53, the microbiota and the immune response, and its impact on cancer. To reach this goal, we use small molecules as research tools and apply systems biology and high throughput assays, such as transcriptome profiling, proteomics, ChIP-seq, and CRISPR screens. We aim to bridge cancer biology with microbiology and immunology studies by performing multidisciplinary research at MTC, a very advantageous environment including experts in cancer and cell biology and immunology.

Duties

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated researcher to carry out an exciting endeavor aiming to elucidate the mechanisms of interaction of the p53 tumor suppressor pathway with the immune system. You will take part in a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary research programme involving cancer, microbiology and immunology.

Entry Requirements

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.

To qualify, the applicant must hold a PhD in an appropriate scientific field, with at least 4 years of relevant and productive work experience and qualifications. Preferred skills: experience with cell culture, flow cytometry, IHC, ELISA, basic molecular techniques (SDS-PAGE, Western blot, qPCR) and solid experience with animal models (mouse) are highly desired. Experience with high throughput assays and data analysis is preferred. Applications will be particularly welcome from candidates who utilize creative experimental approaches at the interface between cancer biology and immunology. Experience with supervision and teaching skills are beneficial. Solid experience and excellent track record in the cancer field will be considered a distinct 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. 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: 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.

Contact Information

Galina Selivanova, galina.selivanova@ki.se

Margareta Wilhelm, margareta.wilhelm@ki.se

Björn Andersson, SACO, bjorn.andersson@ki.se

Carina Eklund, OFR, carina.eklund@ki.se

Elizabeth Valenzuela, SEKO, elizabeth.valenzuela@ki.se

Published: 09.Mar.2026

Last application date: 05.May.2026