Postdoctoral Researcher in positive imagery project

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

In our research group you will find a unique opportunity to work closely together with top researchers at the intersection of psychology and neuroscience. A current focus of Professor Emily Holmes’ research group is mental imagery and the development of innovative interventions to bolster mental health. We offer an engaging and international research environment in which you will have the opportunity to contribute to high-quality research at the highest international level in collaboration with Professor Michelle Moulds (The University of New South Wales, UNSW Sydney), Australia. The position is a full-time (100%) temporary position for 8 months.

Your mission

We are looking for a full-time postdoc to work in this clinical and experimental environment. You will work on a project investigating novel ways to use positive imagery (e.g., via brief online interventions) to improve mental health, both in individuals in the general community as well as those in vulnerable groups. You will also work (as needed) on projects being conducted by Professor Holmes which evaluate an intervention targeting memories of trauma.

Furthermore, you will work on administrative tasks associated with the research projects and support the research group leader and Professor Moulds on issues related to administration and feasibility. For example, you will participate in research documentation procedures with KI-ELN, strategies for using methods of open data and work on ethical and grant applications. You will also be involved in collaborations with other professionals involved in the projects in question.

Irregular working hours may be considered based on the needs of the data collection. You may need to travel within your service, both within and between Stockholm and Uppsala. You will attend weekly joint research group meetings.

Your profile

Qualified to be employed as a postdoctor is one who has obtained a doctorate Cognitive Neuroscience / Psychology, 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.

We are seeking an applicant with experience in:

memory research and conducting online experiments (Prolific, Gorilla)
projects management skills, showcasing the ability to work at speed/efficiently, and be flexible
open-science practices
presenting research results at international conferences, and preparing and submitting ethics, manuscripts for publication in scientific journals

The applicant must have high proficiency in English, in both speaking and writing, as a large part of the research group’s work and communication with external partners is in English. The applicant must show high degree of independence as well as experience of working collaboratively in an international environment.

The applicant should have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, along with good writing and spoken proficiency in a Nordic language. Knowledge of Swedish is a merit, but not a requirement. Good time management skills, experience in the collection and analysis of psychophysiological data and working with neuroimaging methods (EEG, fMRI), as well as expertise in scripting/programming are meritorious.

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. At KI, you get to meet researchers working with a wide range of specialisms and methods, giving you ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the various scientific fields within medicine and health. It is the crossover collaborations, which have pushed KI to where it is today, at the forefront of global research. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several benefits through our collective agreement.

Location: Solna

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 May 17th 2022.

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

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