The Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS) conducts world leading research in aging, dementia, epidemiology and care sciences. This research extends from basic molecular and cell levels to clinical research and societal studies. NVS educates almost a third of KI students at basic and advanced levels. The Department has approximately 540 employees and a revenue 2023 of 530 million SEK. It comprises seven divisions, located at Campus Flemingsberg and Campus Solna.

The Division of Neurogeriatrics consists of about 65 employees. The division conducts experimental and translational research related primarily to Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases, but also more general molecular mechanisms with biomedical relevance are studied. The division is mainly located in BioClinicum, KI Campus Solna, and partially in Neo, KI Campus Flemingsberg.

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The Health Economic Research Group develops and applies tools and methods to estimate the value of medical innovations, for example new diagnostic tests, prevention strategies, digital solutions and disease-modifying drug treatments. Our research helps determine how these innovations are best used to improve health and provide value for patients, caregivers and society as a whole. We are a multidisciplinary team that collaborates extensively with research groups within Karolinska Institutet as well as other universities and organizations nationally and internationally.  

Your mission

As the research coordinator you will support the research team in a wide range of tasks relating to the cordination and administration of larger research projects. The work is varying and independent. Tasks include overseeing project timelines, deliverables, tracking reporting obligations and other interactions with funding agencies, ensuring good communication within the projects and acting as liaison with partners from academia, industry, and the civil society. Organizing meetings and events is also part of the responsibilities. The incumbent is also expected to contribute to project deliveriables by e.g. drafting and editing study documents and reports. This is a new position which makes it an opportunity for the successful candidate to grow and develop the position together with the group.

Your profile

To be eligible, the applicant is required to have academic degree relevant to the position. Doctoral education (PhD degree) is meriting but not a requirement. The successful candidate is also expected to have experience from administration and coordination of research projects. Experience with reporting requirements for European Union funded research is meriting. Good IT skills are required including proficiency using Microsoft Office. Strong emphasis will be placed on interpersonal and communication skills. The applicant should be fluent in both Swedish and English, and have advanced writing skills in both languages. We believe that the successful applicant is reliable, is able to work independently and as part of a team, have good problem solving skills, as well as good analytical and organizational skills.

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 also a state university, which entitles you to several good benefits through our collective agreement. And you get to practice freely in our modern wellness facilities, where trained staff are on site.

Location: Solna 

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Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 15th of february 2023 

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.In this recruitment, you will apply with your CV without a personal letter. Instead, you will answer some questions about why you are applying for the job in the application form. 

Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all

Type of employment Permanent position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment enligt överenskommelse / according to agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Solna
County Stockholms län
Country Sweden
Reference number STÖD 2-449/2023
Contact
  • Linus Jönsson, Professor och Forskargruppledare, 08-52400000
  • Elin Danielsson, HR-partner , 0700026095
Union representative
  • Henry Wölling, SEKO, henry.wolling@ki.se
  • Carina Eklund, OFR, 08-58582665
  • Taher Darreh-Shori, SACO, taher.darreh-shori@ki.se
Published 01.Feb.2023
Last application date 15.Feb.2023 11:59 PM CET

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