Postdoctoral Researcher in Neuroepidemiology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

This position falls within the research group of Professor Weili Xu. The research group uses epidemiological methods to study how cardiovascular/metabolic disorders, organ function, and nutrition relate to cognitive aging, brain pathologies and dementia risk.

Your mission

Research in this postdoctor position centers on the relationship between cardiometabolic health (diabetes, heart disease, obesity, etc.) and dementia, with a focus on identifying modifiable factors that can improve cognitive and brain health in people with cardiometabolic diseases. Our research group uses a broad range of population-based longitudinal studies from Sweden, the US, and the UK which include data on medical conditions, cognitive function, brain MRI, lifestyle factors, and genetic/metabolic biomarkers, as well as their changes over time.

The main task in this postdoctor position is the production of scientific articles for publication – including study design, statistical analysis, and scientific writing. The applicant is also expected to supervise younger researchers at the master’s or PhD level, present research at conferences, and participate in writing grant applications.

This is a 2-year full-time position, with the possibility of 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.

We are looking for a motivated prospective postdoctor with a PhD in dementia epidemiology (or closely related subject) with ambitions to a pursue a career in research.

Mandatory requirements:

• Strong background in dementia/Alzheimer’s disease research
• Strong background knowledge on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and nutrition
• Excellent command of Stata or other statistical software
• High degree of experience working with longitudinal epidemiological data, especially population-based studies
• Excellent command of English and academic writing

The following are also strongly preferred:

• Strong publication record in high-impact scientific journals
• Previous experience writing grant applications and successfully securing funding
• Well-developed scientific presentation / public speaking skills
• Experience working with any of the following: brain MRI data, biomarker data, cognitive test data, twin/family-based data

On a personal level, the applicant should be collaborative, have strong communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.

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

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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 10th of September 2024.

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

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