Senior Research Specialist to the Unit of Integrative Toxicology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

The research at the Unit of Integrative toxicology covers a wide range, from experimental and observational studies to mathematical modelling and applications in risk assessment and risk management. The aim is to highlight areas that are crucial for risk assessment, with a focus on health and safety at the workplace, indoor air quality and chemical accidents.

Your mission

You will be working as a Senior Research Specialist in the project Molecular patho-mechanism of biomass smoke induced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Population based- and in vitro exposure studies. Exposure to biomass smoke (BMR) in developing countries, e.g. among women in India, is a major risk factor for development of COPD, in parity with tobacco smoking. 

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for employment as a Senior Research Specialist, in addition to holding a Degree of Doctor, PhD, or having equivalent scientific expertise, the applicant must have demonstrated good level of research expertise with significant scientific production. The applicant must also have demonstrated a good scientific independence to which their own contribution has been significant and a research plan of high quality with clear potential for the future. Own grants within the field and being qualified as an associated professor (docent) would be advantageous. 

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a degree in biomedicine or a related field. High weight will be given to documented skills needed in the project, including: field studies in developing countries, personal monitoring of exposure to air pollutants, lung spirometry, biological exposure and effect markers (e.g. exhaled CO, FeNO, COHb, CRP, blood differential test, oxidative stress markers, cytokines, chemokines), modern biochemical analytical methods (e.g. ELISA, multiplex immunoassays), lung cell cultures, and scientific writing in English. Additionally, experience in epidemiology, statistics, toxicology, lung physiology and lung medicine is advantageous.

Assessment criteria

For employment as Senior Research Specialist at Karolinska Institutet, the eligibility requirements and assessment criteria stated in the Rules regarding other positions than teaching positions are applied in relation to the established profile of employment.

• Scientific original publications, their quality and quantity, with special consideration on publications after the doctoral education.
• Scientific independent ability demonstrated through leading and senior authorships.
• Review articles and other scientific publications.
• Presentations and scientific assignments at international congresses.
• Research grants received in regional, national and international competition.
• National and international research collaborations.
• Research responsibility as supervisor for degree project on advanced level, doctoral student and postdoc.
• Reviewer and evaluator of the scientific work of others.
• Research experience from a research group other than where the doctoral education was conducted.
• Development of one's own research profile within the subject area.
• Plan for future research based on current science.

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.

The applications will be reviewed by external reviewers.

The application must be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

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