Doctoral (PhD) Student Position in Proteomics and Insulin Resistance in Metabolic Disease
Karolinska Institutet · Sweden
Deadline
October 9, 2026 (CEST)· 10 days left
Degree Level
PhD
Funding
Fully Funded
Location
On-site
Overview
PhD project at KI's Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology studying adipocyte insulin resistance and its reversal after bariatric surgery through plasma/tissue proteomics, metabolomics and human 3D adipocyte models. Apply by 9 October 2026; start by agreement.
Eligibility
Master's degree or equivalent (at least 240 credits, of which 60 at advanced level) and English proficiency equivalent to Swedish upper-secondary English B/6. Strong background in biomedicine or molecular biology, practical lab or quantitative experience, and R or Python skills.
Nationality: Open to all nationalities
Funding & Benefits
Full-time doctoral studentship (employment) for up to 4 years with a monthly contractual salary according to Karolinska Institutet's doctoral student salary scale; benefits include free gym access and medical care reimbursement. Amount not stated in the ad.