Postdoc Fellowship in Programmed Translational Stop Codon readthrough

at the Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute, Stockholm University.

Reference number: SU-465-0125-26. Deadline for applications: Sep 30, 2026

Stockholm University is a leading European university offering a multicultural environment in one of the world’s most dynamic capital cities. With more than 60,000 students and 5,000 staff, the University facilitates individual and societal development by providing top quality education that is tightly linked to its internationally recognized research programs.

Research at the Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute (MBW) experimentally addresses fundamental problems in molecular cell biology, integrative biology, and infection and immunobiology. State-of-the art and advanced methodologies are applied in a professional research environment characterized by its well-established international profile. The institute has 30 research groups with a research staff of 200, of which 60 are PhD students. Read more about MBW at www.su.se/mbw.

Project description: We are seeking a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral scientist to join the research group of Ylva Engström. The focus of this fellowship will be on the regulation of protein translation and stop codon readthrough (SCR). The primary objective is to identify/isolate trans-regulators that control SCR in a temporal and spatial manner. This will be done by employing a combination of genetics, molecular biology, including Ribo-Seq, RNA pull-down and mass spectrometry, reporter assays in cells and tissues, and computational sequence analyses. This implies to work independently but also collaborate closely with other members of research team.

Qualification requirements

The applicant should have a PhD in a field related to Molecular Biosciences with demonstrated expertise in molecular biology techniques, RNA-omics and/or proteomics, and related bioinformatic analyses. Fluency in spoken and written English, as well as a strong track record of carrying out and finalizing research projects is mandatory.

For this application, the PhD degree should have been completed no more than three years before the deadline for applications. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances, which may involve sick leave, parental leave, clinical attachment, elected positions in trade unions, or similar.

Terms of the scholarship

This scholarship is enabled by funding from The Carl Tryggers Stiftelse and the terms of the scholarship are regulated by the foundation (https://www.carltryggersstiftelse.se/this-is-the-carl-trygger-foundation/). The scholarship is for full-time postdoctoral studies for one year, with a possibility of prolongation. Start date in September or as per agreement.

Additional information

Further information about the project and about the conditions of this fellowship can be obtained from Ylva Engström: Phone +46-(0)8-164166, Email: ylva.engstrom@su.se

Application

Applications should be marked with reference number SU-465-0125-26 and submitted electronically as a single PDF file. The PDF should be sent to the following addresses: · ylva.engstrom@su.se · Clara.ahlgren@su.se

The applications should comprise the following parts:

1. Complete CV, including full contact information, date of birth, and copy of the PhD title
2. List of publications
3. Personal statement describing research interests (1-2 paragraphs), research experience (1–2 paragraphs) and career goals (1-2 paragraphs)
4. Please provide also the names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of 2-3 references