Postdoc: Stem Cell Metabolism & Aging

Karolinska Institutet; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Core facilities access

International research environment

Job summary

Karolinska Institutet in Flemingsberg invites a Postdoctoral Researcher to study how metabolism shapes stem cell aging. You will use flow cytometry, RNA/DNA sequencing, proteomics and metabolomics in hematopoietic stem cells from mice to identify metabolic drivers of aging.

The project is Novo Nordisk funded, a two-year appointment with potential extension; you will work in an international environment with access to core facilities and collaboration with HERM/Center for Hematology.

Qualifications

• PhD in hematology, hematopoietic stem cell biology, aging biology or related field.
• At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
• Strong mouse work experience and Veterinary/Animal Science certification.
• Ability to drive own research and collaborate across teams.
• Excellent English communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify metabolic factors that drive stem cell aging in mouse hematopoietic cells.
• Apply flow cytometry, sequencing, proteomics and metabolomics to tests.
• Collaborate across in‑house and external teams and present results.

Skills

Mice handling

Flow cytometry

Data analysis tools

Scientific communication

Collaborative teamwork

English language proficiency

Research independence

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

R and statistics

Education

PhD in hematology or related field

Tools

Flow cytometry

RNA sequencing

Immunofluorescence microscopy

HSC transplantation

Proteomics

Metabolomics

R

Statistics basics

Job description

Karolinska Institutet in Flemingsberg invites a Postdoctoral Researcher to study how metabolism shapes stem cell aging. You will use flow cytometry, RNA/DNA sequencing, proteomics and metabolomics in hematopoietic stem cells from mice to identify metabolic drivers of aging.

The project is Novo Nordisk funded, a two-year appointment with potential extension; you will work in an international environment with access to core facilities and collaboration with HERM/Center for Hematology.