An exceptional opportunity for outstanding early-career researchers
Linköping University is pleased to announce four postdoctoral fellowships within medicine and health sciences, funded by The Catharina Högbom and Michael Cocozza Research Foundation.
The fellowships are hosted by research groups within Center for Social and Affective Neuroscience (CSAN) at the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV). The foundation's investment reflects a long-term commitment to strengthening internationally competitive research and supporting the development of tomorrow's outstanding research leaders.
Designed to support excellence and independence
Each fellowship provides funding for three years of full-time research. Fellows receive generous support for living expenses, pension contributions, travel and conference participation, creating favourable conditions for focused and ambitious research.
The programme is intended for researchers who are ready to take the next step in their academic careers. Fellows will have the opportunity to develop independent research ideas, establish new collaborations and strengthen their position within the international research community.
A key ambition of the initiative is to identify and support researchers with the potential to establish their own research programmes in the future. To encourage this development, fellows may apply during their third year for an additional research grant of approximately SEK 500,000 intended to support the growth of an independent research profile.
Eligibility
Applicants must have obtained their doctoral degree at another university than Linköping University no more than 36 months before the application deadline. Extensions may be granted for clinical training, parental leave, sick leave, military service and similar circumstances.
Conditions
Generous tax-free funding directly paid to the fellow by the HC-foundation as well as research project funding. A tax-free fellowship is not an employment and will not generate pension or eligibility for work-related compensations from the Swedish social insurance (such as certain parental benefits, pregnancy benefit, sickness benefit or compensation for care of a sick child (VAB).) Employee benefits are not accessible for fellows.
As a resident in Sweden you will have access to the Swedish health care system.
Join a thriving research environment
At Linköping University, fellows become part of a collaborative, internationally connected and interdisciplinary research community. The combination of dedicated fellowship funding, strong research environments and long-term career development opportunities makes this an attractive destination for ambitious researchers seeking to make a lasting impact in medicine and health research.
More about each position and application
Postdoctoral Scholarship in Human Pain Neurophysiology and Plasticity
Cissi Säfström
"Can we stop pain before it becomes persistent? Building on our discovery of a fast pain system, we combine molecular insights with recordings from individual sensory neurons in awake humans. Join us to uncover how inflammation drives aberrant sensory signaling – and how to stop it in its tracks." – Saad Nagi, Associate Professor
Read more and apply: Announcement for postdoctoral scholarhsip in Nagi Lab (PDF)
Postdoctoral Scholarship in Experimental Psychiatry
"Why do some individuals develop fear from witnessing others in distress, while others do not? We combine cutting-edge neural circuit and transcriptomic approaches to unravel individual differences in observational fear learning. Join us to explore how socially acquired fear may contribute to maladaptive fear and anxiety!" – Estelle Barbier, Senior Associate Professor
Read more and apply: Announcement for postdoctoral scholarhsip in Barbier Lab (PDF)
Postdoctoral Scholarship in Laboratory of Sensory Perception
The successful candidate will investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying somatosensory processing using a combination of neuronal physiology, molecular genetics, and behavioral approaches. The project will provide opportunities to develop expertise in advanced functional imaging, genetic manipulation, and quantitative analysis of sensory neuron function.
Read more and apply: Announcement for postdoctoral scholarship in Szczot Lab (PDF)
Postdoctoral Scholarship in Experimental Psychiatry
”Are you fascinated by how the brain and body create our sense of self and shape the way we connect with others? Join the Böhme Lab to study the neuroscience of self, embodiment and social interaction using behavioral experiments, neuroimaging, brain stimulation, and physiology. Bring your expertise and ideas: we offer strong ongoing projects, rich multimodal data, and the possibility to develop your own research profile.” – Rebecca Böhme, Associate Professor, Docent
Read more and apply: Announcement for postdoctoral scholarhsip in Boehme Lab (PDF)
