Doctoral (PhD) Student Position in Cellular and Molecular Immunology
Join a leading international research team at Karolinska Institutet to investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms of lymphocyte development and immune function.
Best for:Best for motivated life sciences graduates with a strong background in immunology and a desire to pursue rigorous experimental research.
Overview
Karolinska Institutet is inviting applications for a fully-funded doctoral student position within the Division of Immunology and Respiratory Medicine. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, English-speaking research group based at the Center for Molecular Medicine in Stockholm, focusing on lymphocyte biology and humoral immune responses. The four-year full-time project combines in vivo and in vitro experimental approaches to uncover fundamental mechanisms of cell fate decisions in the immune system. The appointee will receive comprehensive training, take part in elective courses, and be expected to independently plan, execute, and present experimental findings.
What you'll do
- Design and conduct in vivo and in vitro experiments investigating lymphocyte development and immune function
- Analyze, interpret, and critically evaluate experimental data
- Contribute to collaborative research projects within an international team environment
- Present research findings at group meetings, seminars, and scientific conferences
- Complete doctoral coursework and adhere to an individual study plan over a four-year period
Requirements
Degree required: Second-cycle/advanced/master qualification, or completion of courses comprising at least 240 higher education credits with at least 60 credits at the advanced level
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English equivalent to English B/English 6 at Swedish upper secondary school
Instruction: English
- Strong motivation and passion for fundamental immunological research
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in an international team
- Good communication skills and proficiency in English
- Capacity for independent planning and critical data analysis
- Meet general eligibility for third-cycle (PhD) education through a master's degree or equivalent 240 credits
- Meet specific eligibility regarding English language proficiency
Funding & terms
How to apply
Prepare your application materials including a personal letter and curriculum vitae in English or Swedish. Submit all required documents electronically through the Varbi recruitment system by using the application link provided.
- Personal letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Degree projects
- Previous publications
- Master's degree certificate and transcripts
- English language proficiency documentation
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