Up to two Senior Lecturers in Molecular Tumor Biology with a focus on translational cancer research - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

- with focus on research

Do you want to contribute to front-line medical research? 

Do you want to work with cancer research with a focus on translational cancer research at Karolinska Institutet? Are you interested in experimental and translational research? Do you want to actively contribute to better cancer treatment and diagnostics? Welcome to become part of an exciting research environment where pre-clinical and clinical researchers meet.

The Oncology-Pathology Department consists of more than 30 research groups localized at the Bioclinicum facility, Science for Life Laboratories (Sci-LifeLab) and Karolinska University Hospital, Solna. These groups represent know-how in innovative technologies as well as in pre-clinical and clinical research with the joint ambition to make a difference for the lives of cancer patients.

Description of the subject area

Increased knowledge of tumor development at the molecular level is crucial for our understanding of the disease, its course and how it can be treated. Molecular tumor biology with a focus on precision medicine is part of the strategic plan for the future development of the research at the Department of Oncology-Pathology, KI. The intention is that the department's research in this area will contribute to and enable translational cancer research medicine in the field of cancer, i.e. how to develop better treatments and limit side effects.

The focus of the applicants activities should relate to basic tumor research based on clinically relevant issues and have a clear focus on patient benefit. This may include basic molecular studies of tumor transformation, how protein structures affect tumors' response to cancer treatment, and an understanding of how resistance mechanisms develop and change during disease progression. Identification of tumor markers that can lead to improved diagnostics and prognostication and thus enable better treatments are other important areas. Similarly, the development of new cancer drugs or new uses for known cancer drugs based on own discoveries.

Your mission

The position is focused on research.
The employed lecturer is expected to provide academic leadership in experimental and translational research in molecular tumor biology. Applicants will act as principal investigators and conduct high-quality research in the subject area, supervise doctoral students and doctoral junior researchers (post-docs) and develop the field through collaborations with other colleagues in experimental and clinical activities locally, nationally and internationally. In addition to being a supervisor for doctoral students, the successful applicant is expected to contribute to the teaching of undergraduate students in the subject. Furthermore, the successful applicant is expected to contribute to opportunities to implement their research in clinical studies. It is of great importance that the applicant can work together with other researchers in collaborative efforts.

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 good pedagogical expertise and excellent scientific expertise. (See the instructions regarding the Appointment Procedure for Teachers at Karolinska Institutet).

The applicant must have a clear line of research as principal investigator in experimental and translational tumor biology.

Assessment criteria 

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

For employment as Senior Lecturer at Karolinska Institutet, the eligibility requirements and assessment criteria stated in the Instructions regarding the Appointment Procedure 3.2.1 are applied in relation to established profile of employment.

It is particularly desirable that the applicant has demonstrated

• Experience of research in translational cancer research
• Active high-quality scientific production in the field with a clear senior role over the past five years
• Ability to obtain own competitive research funding

It is a merit that the applicant has demonstrated

• A clear plan for the future development of translational cancer research regarding applicants' own area of expertise
• Successful supervision of doctoral students and students in pre-clinical experimental environment
• Experience of successful research in networks with different disciplines.

The applicant shall also have completed 10 weeks of courses on teaching in higher education (or have equivalent competence), as indicated in the recommendations of the Association of Swedish Higher Education Institution. If the person appointed for the position is lacking such education at the time of the employment, the appointee must undergo such education during the first two years 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. 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

About Karolinska Institutet

Department of Oncology-Pathology

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.

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