Doctoral (PhD) Student Position in Neuropsychoimmunology
Explore the biological mechanisms of severe psychiatric disorders in an interdisciplinary doctoral project at Karolinska Institutet.
Best for:Best for master's graduates in biomedical sciences or neuroscience with strong cell biology and laboratory technique backgrounds.
Overview
This fully funded four-year doctoral position is hosted within the Neuropsychoimmunology Unit at Karolinska Institutet. The successful candidate will investigate molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying brain function and mental health, bridging neuroscience, cellular biology, and neuropsychiatry. The role involves hands-on laboratory experimentation, advanced analytical assays, experimental planning, and scholarly communication. The appointee will work within a collaborative, international research environment and follow a structured individual study plan toward a doctoral degree.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent laboratory experiments applying molecular and cellular approaches to investigate neuronal function and cellular processes.
- Perform analytical procedures including immunohistochemistry, imaging, and biochemical analyses.
- Participate actively in experimental design, data analysis, interpretation, and the preparation of research findings for publication.
- Engage in group meetings, departmental seminars, scientific discussions, and academic conferences.
- Collaborate effectively with internal preclinical and clinical teams as well as external research partners.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in pharmacology, neuroscience, biology, biomedicine, biochemistry, or a related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; very good oral and written proficiency equivalent to Swedish upper secondary school course English 6
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated university education in pharmacology, neuroscience, biology, biomedicine, biochemistry, or a related field
- Strong motivation and commitment to academic research and scientific inquiry
- Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities in a collaborative setting
- Strong organizational, documentation, and attention-to-detail skills
- Awarded a second-cycle or master's qualification, or completed at least 240 higher education credits with at least 60 credits at the advanced level, or equivalent knowledge
- Meet specific English language proficiency requirements
Funding & terms
How to apply
Applicants must submit their complete application package through the Varbi recruitment system by using the online application link. The submission should include all mandatory certificates proving general and specific eligibility alongside personal statements and academic CVs.
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal letter
- Degree projects and previous publications
- Documents certifying general eligibility
- Documents certifying specific eligibility
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