Karolinska Institutet, Department for LIME

Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics (LIME) works within some of the key areas important to fulfilling the motto of Karolinska Institutet ´to improve human health´. We focus on research, development and education in the following areas: medical and healthcare education, informatics, management, ethics, and suicide prevention. LIME has about 150 employees and is located in new premises in Solna Campus. ki.se/lime

About the Unit for Bioentrepreneurship (UBE)
The Unit for Bioentrepreneurship (UBE) conducts research on and education in innovation and entrepreneurship. A two-year global Master's programme in Bioentrepreneurship (MBE) is offered at the unit, together with programme elective and single subject courses. UBE is the KI node of the Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship (an academic collaboration between KI, the Stockholm School of Economics, the Royal Institutet of Technology, the University College of Arts, Crafts and Design, and Stockholm University) providing interdisciplinary education. UBE is also involved in a number of educational projects funded by EU. With the help of these projects, KI wants to encourage students, researchers and others to develop an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset and approach.

We are looking for an ambitious and responsible team player. You have an open-minded attitude towards your work and work environment and a passion for education, entrepreneurship and innovation, especially in the medical and healthcare field.

Duties
You will have the overall responsibility for running in total three courses at UBE during a period of about 6 months. More specifically you will be the course leader for the Market analysis course in the MBE programme, the Life science industry course for the bachelors programme in biomedicine and the SSES course From science to business.

Your work will include;

  • Course planning including finding guest speakers
  • Execution of courses including teaching
  • Assessment and grading of assignments
  • Evaluation of the courses
  • Taking active part in the UBE faculty

Required qualifications (must be supported by documentation)

  • Experience of teaching and grading at University level (in English)
  • Education within Life Science
  • Education and/or experience within innovation and entrepreneurship (in areas relevant for the mentioned courses)
  • Proficiency in English (both speaking and writing)

Meriting qualifications (must be supported by documentation)

  • Doctoral degree within a field that is relevant for the position
  • Basic knowledge of Swedish
  • Experience leading and developing courses
  • A solid network within the Life science industry in Sweden and other European countries

Personal skills
Since the position includes intense interaction with students, we will place great emphasis on personal skills, such as good communication skills, structured working methods and ability to collaborate, but also ability to run projects and work independently during time pressure and with, in some cases, limited instructions.

Application process
The application is to be submitted in Varbi recruitment system.

At Karolinska Institutet a 6-month trial period is required for all permanent appointments.

Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment As soon as possible
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100 %
City Solna
County Stockholms län
Country Sweden
Reference number 2-81/2019
Contact
  • Hanna Jansson, Head of unit, hanna.jansson@ki.se
Union representative
  • Biborka Bereczky Veress, SACO, 46 70-173 85 75 , biborka.bveress@ki.se
  • Magnus Anå, OFR, 08-524 864 37, magnus.ana@ki.se
  • Henry Wölling, SEKO, henry.wolling@ki.se
Published 16.Jan.2019
Last application date 26.Jan.2019 11:59 PM CET

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