Postdoc: Metabolic Aging of Hematopoietic Stem Cells

Karolinska Institutet; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 521,730 - 705,870; Full time

Job summary

Karolinska Institutet in Flemingsberg invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to study how metabolism shapes stem cell aging in the hematopoietic system. The project uses flow cytometry, sequencing, proteomics and metabolomics in an international setting.

The appointment is two years with possible extension. Applicants should have a PhD and strong mouse/work experience, with excellent English and collaboration skills. Salary is paid monthly.

Qualifications

• PhD in hematology, hematopoietic stem cell biology, aging biology or a related field.
• At least one first‑author publication in a recognised peer‑reviewed journal.
• Strong expertise in working with mice and Laboratory Animal Science certification.
• Strong interest to carry out cutting‑edge research and an attitude to drive own research and work in an intra‑ and inter‑team fashion.
• Excellent communication skills in English are required.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with data analysis tools.
• Highly motivated, and able to work collaboratively.
• Hands‑on experience with advanced flow cytometry.
• A research background in experimental stem‑cell biology and hematology.
• Soft skills in teamwork, research communication and presentation.
• A competence to think logically in biological terms, as demonstrated in research publications.
• Expertise in R and foundations of statistics.

Responsibilities

• Utilize hematopoietic stem cells from mice to identify metabolic factors that drive stem cell aging using flow cytometry, RNA/DNA sequencing, proteomics, metabolomics, immunofluorescence microscopy, HSC transplantation and assays of multiple organs.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Mouse handling

English communication

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Scientific writing

Attention to detail

Research presentation

Logically think biologically

R and statistics

Education

PhD in hematology or aging biology

Tools

RNA/DNA sequencing

Proteomics

Metabolomics

Immunofluorescence microscopy

Job description

Karolinska Institutet in Flemingsberg invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to study how metabolism shapes stem cell aging in the hematopoietic system. The project uses flow cytometry, sequencing, proteomics and metabolomics in an international setting.

The appointment is two years with possible extension. Applicants should have a PhD and strong mouse/work experience, with excellent English and collaboration skills. Salary is paid monthly.