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Fabiola Puertolas Balint, PhD student in the Schröder lab (on the left) and Björn Schröder, MIMS Group Leader (on the right) in the lab.

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Group Leader in Molecular Infection Medicine

MIMS is looking for an excellent young researcher to become Group Leader for innovative research in molecular infection medicine.

The topic includes but is not limited to research on the biology of bacteria, viruses, parasites and the microbiome and how these interact with the immune system of the host. MIMS has a strong track record of research into microbial (including viral) pathogenesis, and provides excellent access to national research infrastructure, including cutting edge cryo-electron microscopy and animal biosafety level 3 (ABSL3) facilities.

We seek a talented early career researcher who has already produced excellent research work with relevance to molecular infectious medicine, is ready to work independently and shows potential to be a research leader.

MIMS intends to recruit a new Group Leader (Researcher) to start in the coming year. Funding is first allocated for a five-year period, with the option of extension up to a total of nine years conditional upon a successful external evaluation in the fourth year.

The recruited researcher will receive extensive support to establish their own research group with members at postdoctoral and doctoral level. Successful applicants are also expected to be able to supplement their research budget by attracting national and international research grants.

MIMS Group Leaders are expected to conduct a successful research program in synergy with the multidisciplinary research environments in which MIMS is integrated and also participate in collaborations and joint activities that promote research and exchanges within The Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine.

Organizationally, the position in question will be affiliated to a suitable department. Affiliation will be decided in consultations with the successful candidate and potential host department, based on where their research best fits.

Call closes: 15 September 2026. See all details and how to apply here.

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