PhD Candidate: Virus–Host Interactions & Immunometabolism

Karolinska Institutet, doctoral positions; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 290,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym access

Medical reimbursements

International network

Job summary

Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm invites applications for a Doctoral student position in virus‑host interactions and immunometabolism within the MERIT MSCA Doctoral Network. The project investigates PLpro‑mediated host reprogramming during SARS‑CoV‑2 infection using organoid models and systems biology approaches.

You will be mentored by renowned researchers, participate in international secondments, and receive a doctoral salary with access to cutting‑edge facilities and training across Europe.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in virus-host interactions and immunometabolism.
• Experience in molecular biology or virology research is desirable.
• Ability to work in an international, multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Define PLpro‑mediated modulation of host pathways during SARS‑CoV‑2 infection.
• Evaluate persistence in organoid models and related systems.
• Collaborate with MSCA network partners and contribute to training activities.

Skills

Molecular biology

Virology

Immunology

Organoid models

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Single-cell techniques

Bioinformatics

Job description

Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm invites applications for a Doctoral student position in virus‑host interactions and immunometabolism within the MERIT MSCA Doctoral Network. The project investigates PLpro‑mediated host reprogramming during SARS‑CoV‑2 infection using organoid models and systems biology approaches.

You will be mentored by renowned researchers, participate in international secondments, and receive a doctoral salary with access to cutting‑edge facilities and training across Europe.