Postdoctoral Researcher in the cognitive neuroscience of aging (COBRA) - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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COBRA
The present postdoctoral position is based on the longitudinal project, Cognition, Brain, and Aging (COBRA), within the psychology group at ARC. Data collection takes place at Umeå University and PET and MRI are used to examine the relationship of the neurotransmitter dopamine (DA) and other brain parameters (i.e., grey- and white matter volumes, white-matter microstructure, functional activation patterns during rest and task performance, perfusion) to cognitive performance and change in aging. A chief focus concerns longitudinal trajectories of DA availability and how those map onto corresponding cognitive paths. COBRA focuses on DA D2 receptors.

Your mission

A major task for candidate will be to contribute to the research activities within COBRA, conceptually as well as methodologically. In addition, there are possibilities to initiate individual research projects, based on the candidate´s interests.

This is a temporary position of two years.

Your profile

Qualified to be employed as a postdoctor is one who has obtained a doctorate or has equivalent scientific competence. It is considered as an advantage if you have completed your doctoral degree within the last three years, if there are special reasons, your degree may have been completed earlier. 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 looking for you who have a strong track record in terms of publications. Research experience regarding different brain imaging modalities is required. In particular, documented skills in integrating MRI data (e.g., functional connectivity, white-matter microstructure) and PET data (i.e., dopamine binding) as they relate to cognition weigh heavily in the recruitment process. We stress research expertise when assessing applicants. We conduct research in a multicultural environment and collaborative skills are important as well as good knowledge in English. The person who gets employed is expected to actively participate in the work of writing applications to external financiers together with the group.

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

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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 2022-06-03.

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

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