Postdoctoral studies in cognitive mechanisms (Scholarship)

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The position regards the lab of Marie Carlén, Professor in Neuronal Networks at the Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Campus Solna. Utilizing a systems neuroscience approach, the Carlenlab studies the cellular and circuit underpinnings of cognition, with a focus on the prefrontal cortex (PFC). For more information see: ?url=https%3A%2F%2Fki.se%2Fen%2Fneuro%2Fcarlenlab&module=jobs&id=3218988" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=https%3A%2F%2Fki.se%2Fen%2Fneuro%2Fcarlenlab&module=jobs&id=3218988" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://ki.se/en/­neuro/carlenlab

Duties

The postdoc will lead independent experimental work focused on electrophysiological recordings (Neuropixels) in awake mice. Analysis of the generated data is a central duty using large population recording techniques and advance computing capabilities.

Candidate’s profile

We are looking for a hands-on experimentalist with extensive experience of high-density electrophysiological recordings (Neuropixels) in mice. Equally important is expertise in analysis of neuronal represenations and their transformations across brain regions and brain states.

Required technical expertise and qualifications:

• A PhD in neuroscience, obtained no more than a few years before the start date (according to KI postdoc rules).
• Strong experience in in vivo, awake, mouse experiments with focus on electrophysiology, including setup of experimental apparatus, hardware, and software.
• Analysis of large neuronal ensembles and diverse datasets using machine-learning and modelling tools.
• Demonstrated scientific productivity through first-author publications directly relevant to the position.
• A high degree of independence, good organizational skills, and strong communication in English (spoken and written).

Meriting:

• Documented development and optimization of tools for analysis and visualization of electrophysiological data.
• Experience of analysis of electrophysiological data from other species than mice, particularly from the prefrontal cortex.
• Experience with standardized neural data format (NWB) and spike-sorting software.

Entry requirements

Postdoctoral scholarships may be established for foreign researchers who pursue their merit in Sweden. A foreign researcher is a person  living in another country who comes to Sweden with the intention of only staying in Sweden for all or part of their postdoctoral education at KI. Persons who are resident in Sweden and/or have carried out all or part of their academic education at KI or some other educational institution in Sweden cannot be considered for scholarships.  The purpose of scholarships for postdoctoral qualification is to promote internationalization and contribute to research qualification after a doctorate or equivalent.

A scholarship for carrying out postdoctoral research can be granted for a maximum of two years within a four-year period following the receipt of a doctoral degree or equivalent.

To be eligible for a postdoctoral scholarship, the person must have obtained a doctorate, or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctorate. Applicants who have not completed a doctorate at the end of the application period may also apply, provided that all requirements for a completed degree are met before the (intended) start date of the post-doctoral education.

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. Here, we conduct innovative medical research and provide the largest range of biomedical 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. Students and employees have free access to our modern gym facilities with trained staff on site.

Location: Solna

Type of scholarship

The amount is tax free and it is set for twelve months at a time, paid out on a six months basis. In exceptional cases, shorter periods may be acceptable.

Application process

An application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:

• A complete curriculum vitae, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work
• A complete list of publications
• A summary of current work (no more than one page)
•  A Letter of Motivation with direct relevance to the advertised position

 

The application is to be submitted on the Varbi recruitment system.

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First day of employment May 4th, 2026.

Salary
Scholarship

Reference number
STÖD 2-1018/2026

Contact

• Marie Carlén, 08-52483043

Union representative

• Björn Meister, SACO, bjorn.meisterki.se
• Alexander Wolthon, OFR, alexander.wolthonki.se

Published
10.Mar.2026

Last application date
24.Mar.2026

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