Principal Researcher in Bioinformatics and Multi-omics Data Analysis - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Scientists in the MEB biostatistics group [https://ki.se/en/meb/meb-biostatistics-group] develop methodologies for better analyses of molecular data with the ultimate aim of improving health for all.

Your mission

We are seeking a computer/data scientist with research expertise in development of bioinformatics methodology for analysis of high-throughput omics/molecular data, including DNA/RNA sequencing, proteomics and metabolomics. The main duty of the successful applicant will be to pursue an independent line of research developing bioinformatics methods and software tools for applications in genomic medicine, particularly in cancer. The successful applicant will be engaged in teaching activities and serve as supervisor for doctoral students.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for employment as a Principal Researcher, in addition to holding a Degree of Doctor, PhD, or having equivalent scientific expertise, the applicant must have demonstrated research expertise. The applicant must also be a Research Leader and have established their own line of research. The applicant should furthermore have shown documented, high-quality scientific production, particularly in the last six years and have the potential to energetically drive their research forward as well as be recognized nationally and internationally. The applicant should also have obtained good, long-term and preferably external funding and have the potential to obtain further external funding.  The applicant should have shown teaching and supervision experience and demonstrated good leadership qualities.

Assessment criteria

It is particularly meritorious that the applicant has shown

We stress research expertise and the capability to pursue an independent line of research when assessing applicants. Ability to obtain funding, as demonstrated by having secured funding as principle applicant in open calls in national or international competition (e.g., national research councils) is a requirement. The successful applicant has experience in supervising at least two doctoral students as primary supervisor. We expect the successful applicant to have published at least 10 papers in bioinformatics or omics as first or last author; publications as first or last author in top-tier bioinformatics or omics journals (such as Bioinformatics) are given additional weight.

It is meritorious that the applicant has shown

We expect the applicant to have produced publicly available bioinformatics tools in conjunction with the published papers.

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 a better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is a state university, which entitles to several benefits such as extended holiday and generous occupational pension. Employees also have access to our modern gym for free and receive reimbursements for medical care.

Location: Solna

Application

We prefer that Your application is written in English, but You can also apply in Swedish. An application must contain the following documents: Resumé, qualifications and description of planned research, presented in accordance with Karolinska Institutet's qualifications portfolio.

Welcome to send in your application!

The applications will be reviewed by external reviewers.

The application must be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

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