Postdoctoral studies in microglial contributions to autism spectrum disorders (scholarship)

Bertrand Joseph’s laboratory offers postdoctoral scholarship research on microglial contributions to autism spectrum disorders. The project tests how genetic alterations and prenatal immune challenges affect distinct microglial populations, neuronal maturation, circuit development and behaviour. Complementary human in vitro systems and mouse models support comparisons across developmental stage, brain region and sex. Experience in molecular and cellular research is required; iPSC-derived models, microglia–neuron cocultures, flow cytometry, imaging, animal models or bioinformatics are advantageous.

A relevant doctorate, completed before the postdoctoral start, is required. Scholarship support is limited to two years within four years after the doctorate. Relevant experimental experience and English proficiency are required. The scholarship is for a researcher living outside Sweden who comes to Sweden for postdoctoral training. Applicants resident in Sweden or with academic education at a Swedish institution are excluded by the stated scholarship rules.