Postdoctoral Researcher in Translational Advanced Neuroimaging in Multiple Sclerosis

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

This position provides an opportunity to work in a truly translational environment as a collaboration between the groups of Fredrik Piehl and Tobias Granberg, two internationally leading researchers in their disciplines, to apply advanced neuroimaging to better understand disease mechanisms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and how they are modulated by disease-modifying MS therapies. We provide a research environment where cutting-edge neuroimaging is combined with soluble biomarkers and implemented in a clinical context. The aim is to pave the way for precision medicine and produce top-quality research to the benefit of persons with MS.

Your mission

The position entails working with advanced multi-modal imaging data, both in terms of its acquisition and post-processing. Data will be acquired both in a clinical research setting at Karolinska University Hospital (mainly in Huddinge), in clinical trials, as well as on dedicated high-level dedicated research scanners onsite as well as at collaborating research sites. There will also be challenging data collection on human ex vivo samples for validation studies of new techniques. Further, the position includes responsibilities in cultivating the IT framework for the image post-processing and other managerial duties such as supervising master students and PhD students in these advanced neuroimaging applications. The neuroimaging biomarkers will be applied in a clinical context why an understanding of MS, its treatment options and relevant clinical outcomes is important.

Your profile

Qualified to be employed as a postdoctor is one who has obtained a doctorate or has equivalent scientific competence. Applicants who have not completed a doctorate at the end of the application period may also apply, provided that all requirements for a completed degree are met before the (intended) date of employment. This must be substantiated by the applicant's main supervisor, director or equivalent.

Requirements

High proficiency in the English language for both speech and grammar.
A strong publication record demonstrating a wide breadth of experience applying conventional and non-conventional MRI in neuroinflammatory pathologies such as MS.
MRI driver’s license, or equivalent documented experience in running and troubleshooting MRI systems.
Considerable experience in patient contact and handling as well as in-depth understanding of clinical/neuropsychological disability scoring and relevant biofluid markers for MS.
Demonstrated managerial abilities, such as experience coordinating multi-center research efforts or managing a neuroimaging lab.
A strong teaching record with special emphasis on formal PhD student supervision training.

Merits

A proficiency in Swedish.
Documented experience in processing of ultra-high gradient strength MRI, ultra-high field strength MRI and/or PET-MR data.
Skills related to commonly used volumetric imaging post-processing tools (FreeSurfer, FSL, SPM and SyMRI) and scripting (MATLAB).
Documented Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
Experience in handling human ex vivo

What do we offer?

Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct innovative medical research and provide the largest range of biomedical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is a state university, which entitles employees to several benefits such as extended holiday and a generous occupational pension. Employees also have free access to our modern gym and receive reimbursements for medical care.

Location: Solna and Flemingsberg

Application

An employment application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:

A complete resumé, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work
A complete list of publications
A summary of current work (no more than one page)

Welcome to apply at the latest April 21, 2021.

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

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