Senior Researcher/Associate Professor in Stromal Cell Biology and Therapeutics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Division
The applicant will work alongside Professor Kristina Gemzell-Danielsson’s research group within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology division. This position will support and complement ongoing research within the group into the role of endogenous stem cells within the stromal compartment in promoting tissue regeneration and repair. 

This position is a full time position with start January 1st 2019. At Karolinska Institutet a 6-month trial period is required for all permanent appointments.

Duties
The position will involve an opportunity to co-lead the day-to-day work in Professor Gemzell-Danielsson’s research group and the recruited individual will be responsible for overseeing the basic research undertaken by the team. We are seeking to employ a talented and enthusiastic researcher to drive forward basic research within the area of stromal cell biology and the molecular mechanisms underlying impaired tissue regeneration and fibrosis as seen in conditions such as endometriosis. The successful candidate must have evidence of independent research and a track record in attracting external funding. They are expected to bring their own research track which will complement and extend the expertise of the current group. The ability to manage students and a clear publication record in stromal cell biology, wound healing/tissue regeneration and stromal stem cells is essential. The candidate’s research expertise must include a strong background in stem cell-immune cell interactions. Skills in the isolation and characterization of tissue resident stem cells is necessary, with experience in in vitro T cell/stem cell assays. High degrees of competence in immune cell assays including anergy assays, handling of radiation, flow cytometry, stem and immune cell culture and PCR are essential.

In addition to their research skills, evidence of project management and leadership, grant writing, budgeting and reporting and ethical applications will be merited. Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English and a working knowledge of Swedish is essential. When assessing applicants, we stress research expertise and demonstrated ability in collaborative team science, including clinical collaborations and networking in a community of scientists, clinicians and industrial partners.

Entry requirements
A person is eligible to be appointed Senior Researcher if he or she has been awarded a Degree of Doctor or has achieved the corresponding scientific competence, as well as documented research after publicly defending his or her doctoral thesis corresponding to qualification as Assistant professor. 

Requirements
PhD in biochemistry or molecular/cell biology. - knowledge of stem and stromal cell biology, stromal immunomodulation mechanisms and cell therapy

• Experience in project management and leadership
• Experience in working as part of large multidisciplinary, collaborative research projects including clinical and industrial partners

Bases of assessment
We stress research expertise when assessing applicants.

Assessment criteria
Applicants will be assessed on their scientific expertise and the scientific quality of their projects by internal and external evaluation boards. Applicants must document the capacity to independently conduct successful research and publish in internationally leading journals with a prominent place in the author lists. International experience, collaborative and management skills will also be considered as merits.

Application process
Applications must be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system, be written in English and include the following documents:

- A personal letter
- Curriculum vitae, scientific merits and research plan, to be inserted into KI's qualifications portfolio template (http://ki.se/qualificationsportfolio)
- A minimum of two and a maximum of five letters of recommendation

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