Postdoctoral Researcher in genomics of neurodevelopmental disorders

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

The position is available in the research group led by Senior Researcher Kristiina Tammimies at the Department of Women’s and Children’s Health. The Tammimies lab focuses on understanding genetic and biological factors associated with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) such as autism spectrum disorder and how this information can be integrated to guide clinical work. The group performs high-resolution genetic analyses in different NDD cohorts and follows-up findings using bioinformatics approaches and cellular models. The research group is located in Biomedicum building as part of the women/children/ research theme. 

The research group is part of the Center of Neurodevelopmental Disorders at Karolinska Institutet (KIND). KIND is a competence center for research, development, and education in developmental psychopathology. The center was established in collaboration between Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm County Council, aiming to generate high-impact basic research, improve clinical practice, and spread new knowledge to stakeholders. 

Your mission

We seek a postdoctoral researcher with a background in genetics, bioinformatics, statistics, and/or functional genomics. Your role will be to participate in our projects where we analyze clinical, genetic, and -omics data. The goal is to understand how genes can predict neuropsychiatric diagnoses and be linked to specific symptoms or outcomes. In addition, we want to understand how these genes affect the development of different brain cells. You will be part of an international translational research group connected to the clinics. A more detailed research plan will be developed together with the successful candidate/s based on earlier expertise and interest areas. The position is for 2 years with possibility for extension. 

Your profile

To be eligible for employment as a postdoctor a doctoral degree or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a Swedish doctoral degree is required. This eligibility requirement must be fulfilled at the latest at the time of the employment decision. 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.

The candidate should have completed Ph.D. studies within relevant research areas no more than three years ago. The candidate should have at least two published peer-reviewed articles or manuscripts available through preprint repositories. Earlier experience in genetics and/or analysis of different omics data is required. Earlier knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders is beneficial. Skills in R and/or Python are meriting. The applicant will be evaluated based on education and previous scientific experience as well as personal suitability. 

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. 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. Several of the people you meet in healthcare are educated at KI. A close relationship with the health care providers is important for creating groundbreaking top quality education and research. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several benefits through our collective agreement.

To promote a good training period, a postdoctoral developmental plan will be prepared together with the successful candidate.

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!

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

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