Postdoctoral Researcher in Reproductive Medicine/Biology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to leading research on human reproduction after childhood cancer?

If you do, the Department of Women’s and Children’s Health is the place that you are looking for! Our department consists of six divisions with approximately forty research groups, conducting leading education and research with a global impact on women’s and children’s health. Research on human reproduction and regenerative medicine are core interests of our department, which vision aligns with Karolinska Institutet's mission of advancing medical knowledge through innovative basic research, in one of the world's leading hubs for medical research.

Your mission

In this project, you will investigate the long-term sociodemographic, health, and fertility outcomes of childhood cancer survivors, along with the risk factors for poor outcomes. Using national register data, you will assess the achievement of adulthood milestones (such as education, employment, and relationships), the prevalence of fertility issues, and the incidence of long-term adverse health effects. Your research aims to identify high-risk individuals and support targeted interventions, including gamete preservation, hormonal insufficiency monitoring, and psychological or psychosexual support. You will be supervised by Professor Kirsi Jahnukainen, the lead researcher of this project.

Your profile

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic postdoctoral fellow to join our research team. The ideal candidate will have a critical mind and a passion for advancing scientific knowledge. The successful candidate will actively engage in scientific discussions, fostering a collaborative environment with other team members. Strong communication skills are essential, as the role involves not only contributing to cutting-edge research but also sharing insights and discoveries with colleagues. The ability to supervise and mentor master’s and Ph.D. students is a key aspect of this position, offering an excellent opportunity for individuals eager to contribute to their academic growth and the development of emerging researchers. If you are a dedicated researcher committed to excellence, innovation, and collaboration, we invite you to apply and be part of our scientific journey.

We are looking for a candidate with the following set of skills:

• Experience in studies on the clinical late effects of childhood cancer.
• Expertise in establishing and maintaining large datasets.
• Proficiency in statistical analyses of large clinical datasets using the statistical program R.
• Demonstrated proficiency in operating with national registers, including the official processes of applying for, receiving, and organizing national register data.
• Experience in analyzing national register data and writing and publishing scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals.

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.

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.

Location: Solna

Learn more about the research here

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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