Senior Lecturer in neuropsychology

- with focus on research

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The Division of Clinical Geriatrics, with over 100 employees and affiliated researchers, is located both in Neo Campus Flemingsberg and in the Q-house in Solna. We conduct both research with a focus on cognitive impairment, dementia and other age-related diseases as well as geriatric education. Our research is performed in a multi-faceted international collaboration with leading universities and clinics worldwide. The research is clinically oriented with an emphasis on diagnosis, prevention and treatment. The division works closely with the Medical Unit for Aging within the Theme of Inflammation and Aging at Karolinska University Hospital.

Description of the subject area

The subject of neuropsychology studies the relationships between human behavior and brain function. The position focuses on cognition and brain imaging techniques in neurodegenerative diseases and includes research and education on the underlying causes and clinical picture of neurodegenerative diseases. The research is conducted with a translational approach that includes neuropathology, biochemical biomarkers, brain imaging techniques and cognitive tests.

Your mission

We are looking for someone who has extensive knowledge in neuropsychology, including cognition and brain imaging. For this position we have identified a need to expand our research within the dementia subcategories. You will have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing research activities, conceptually as well as methodologically. Teaching assignments at, for example, advanced- and doctoral education levels as well as supervision of master’s students and doctoral students are included.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for an employment as Senior Lecturer with focus on research, in addition to holding a Degree of Doctor, PhD, or having equivalent scientific expertise, the applicant must have demonstrated very good pedagogical skills and excellent scientific skills. The eligibility requirements are described in the instructions for the Appointment Procedure for teachers at Karolinska Institutet. 

It is a requirement that you have completed 10 weeks of courses on teaching in higher education, as indicated in the recommendations of the Association of Swedish Higher Education Institution. If you lack such education at the time of employment, you must undergo such education during the first two years of employment.

Assessment criteria

The Senior Lectureship has a focus on research. The assessment will weight qualifications as follows: scientific skills (3), pedagogical skills (2), leadership and collaboration skills (2).

For employment as Senior Lecturer at Karolinska Institutet, the eligibility requirements and assessment criteria stated in the Instructions regarding the Appointment Procedure are applied in relation to established profile of employment.

After an overall assessment of the expertise and merits of the applicants in relation to the subject area, Karolinska Institutet will determine which of them has the best potential to contribute to a positive development of the activities at KI.

What do we offer?

A creative and inspiring environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Here, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. At KI, you get to meet researchers working with a wide range of specialisms and methods, giving you ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the various scientific fields within medicine and health. It is the crossover collaborations, which have pushed KI to where it is today, at the forefront of global research. Several of the people you meet in healthcare are educated at KI. A close relationship with the health care providers is important for creating groundbreaking top quality education and research. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several benefits through our collective agreement. 

Location: Flemingsberg

Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society | Karolinska Institutet

Division of clinical geriatrics | Karolinska Institutet

Application

Your application must contain the following documents in English: a cover letter as well as a résumé and a qualifications portfolio including a description of your research plan, both presented in accordance with Karolinska Institutet’s template (http://ki.se/qualificationsportfolio). You may change or add to your application at any time up to and including the application deadline date. After the deadline, the process closes, and no amendment or addition can be made to your application.

The applications will be reviewed by external reviewers, most often both national and international. For that reason, all the submitted documents should be written in English.

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all!

1. Maria Ankarcrona, Head of Department, [email protected]
2. Eric Westman, Head of Division, [email protected]

1. Taher Darreh-Shori, SACO, [email protected]
2. Carina Eklund, ST-OFR, 08-58582665
3. Henry Wölling, SEKO, [email protected]