Postdoctoral Researcher in Structural Virology

Investigate molecular mechanisms of virus entry, replication and immune recognition in Leo Hanke’s laboratory at BioClinicum, Karolinska University Hospital. The work uses cryo-electron microscopy to study viral and host proteins, including nanobodies as structural probes. Duties span protein expression and purification, sample preparation, data collection, image processing and structural interpretation. This is a full-time temporary appointment with an individually agreed monthly salary.

Submit an online application by 20 October 2026, including degree evidence, CV, publications and a brief account of current research. The doctorate must be completed by the employment decision; a recent doctorate is advantageous.

PhD in structural biology, biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology or a related discipline; practical cryo-EM and protein purification expertise; relevant reconstruction and model-building software; strong English.