Postdoctoral studies in chronic pain research

Do you want to contribute to improving human health? We invite applications for a post doc position in Prof Camilla Svensson’s team that explores cellular and molecular mechanisms underlaying chronic pain states. The position will be placed in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the Karolinska Institutet, which has a collegial, international and dynamic research environment. We offer an exciting, open, and collaborative research work environment and project, where you can make a difference.Your missionThe Postdoctoral Fellow joining our team will investigate pain mechanisms in arthritis using preclinical models, with a strong focus on neuroimmune communication within the joint and dorsal root ganglia (DRG). The project centers on defining how immune cells, fibroblasts, and autoantibodies drive pain at the cellular and molecular levels. You will work with state-of-the-art in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro approaches to dissect the pathways that initiate and sustain chronic pain.You will collaborate closely with preclinical researchers, as well as experts in neuroscience and computational biology. Together, we aim to generate foundational mechanistic insights that can guide future therapeutic strategies for arthritis pain.Your profileTo be eligible for employment as a postdoctor, a PhD or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a Swedish PhD is required. This eligibility requirement must be fulfilled at the latest at the time of the employment decision. Completion of your doctoral degree within the last three years is considered an advantage. If there are special reasons, your degree may have been completed earlier.You are a creative, driven, and collaborative scientist with a PhD in immunology, neuroscience, biomedical science, or a related field. You have a strong background in neuroimmunology and documented hands-on experience with preclinical models of arthritis. Expertise in single-cell RNA sequencing, including sample preparation, data processing, and data interpretation, is essential. Experience with DRG dissection, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, and flow cytometry is a significant advantage.Additional experience with human tissues, PBMCs, primary cell cultures, and plate-based assays will be considered a merit.You work independently while contributing effectively in a multidisciplinary team. You take initiative, show a strong sense of responsibility, and communicate clearly with colleagues from diverse scientific backgrounds. You have excellent written and spoken English skills and are an effective communicator in both presentations and scientific writing. Strong references from previous supervisors are expected.What do we offer?A creative and inspiring environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. At KI, you get to meet researchers working with a wide range of specialisms and methods, giving you ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the various scientific fields within medicine and health. It is the crossover collaborations, which have pushed KI to where it is today, at the forefront of global research. Several of the people you meet in healthcare are educated at KI. A close relationship with the health care providers is important for creating groundbreaking top quality education and research. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several benefits through our collective agreement.We offer a postdoctoral for approximately four months, within the five-year period following the receipt of a doctoral degree or equivalent.You will work in a creative, inspiring and vibrant research environment. You will be part of a research team that is dedicated to undertaking translational research with the ultimate goal to uncover cellular and molecular reasons behind pain chronicity and contribute to the improvement of life quality for individuals suffering from inflammatory artrhitisLocation: Solnahttp://ki.se/en/fyfa/molecular-pain-researchApplicationAn employment application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:PhD certificateA complete resumé, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee workA complete list of publicationsA summary of current work (no more than one page)Welcome to apply at the latest 7 December.The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all!Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100 % | Ort: Solna | Län: Stockholms län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: STÖD 2-4684/2025 | Kontakt: Camilla Svensson camilla.svensson@ki.se, Camilla Svensson camilla.svensson@ki.se, | Facklig företrädare: Helin Norberg, SACO helin.norberg@ki.se, Helin Norberg, SACO helin.norberg@ki.se, Bodil Moberg, ST bodil.moberg@ki.se, Bodil Moberg, ST bodil.moberg@ki.se, Elizabeth Valenzuela, SEKO elizabeth.valenzuela@ki.se, Elizabeth Valenzuela, SEKO elizabeth.valenzuela@ki.se, | Publicerat: 2025-11-24 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2025-12-07