Next career step with PULSE Postdoctoral Fellowships in Life Sciences

by erik benson

Are you a Marie Curie alumni looking for your next career opportunity in life sciences? SciLifeLab invites applications for PULSE (Program for Future Leaders in Life Science), a postdoctoral program funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions COFUND.

PULSE offers 3-year full-time employment and is designed to support career development in both academia and industry, with a total of 48 postdoctoral positions available during two calls, the first one open for applicants now, and the second one to be launched in 2026.

Why apply? Fellows will gain:

-       Research opportunities at SciLifeLab’s host universities in Sweden

-       Industry experience through secondments with international partners

-       Tailored career development to support long-term career goals

With two tracks – academic (32 fellows) and entrepreneurial (16 fellows) – PULSE provides a strong foundation for careers in Precision Medicine, Evolution & Biodiversity, Drug Discovery, and other life science fields.

The first call is open until March 31, 2025. Learn more: SciLifeLab PULSE