Professor in Cell and Molecular Biology

- with focus on research

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Join the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, a leading academic research centre that prioritizes high-impact, long-term projects.

CMB researchers carry out groundbreaking research across different areas of cell and molecular biology and regularly publish their results in top-ranked journals. The department  is found in Biomedicum, an interdisciplinary research center designed to concentrate much of the experimental research conducted at Karolinska Institutet Campus Solna.

Description of the subject area

We are looking for a professor in cell and molecular biology focusing on skin biology research. The skin is a vital barrier that protects internal tissues from pathogens, chemicals, and physical injuries while also regulating body temperature and enabling sensory perception. For the past two decades, skin has also been a prime organ for investigating and advancing stem cell biology, including analysis of how tissue-resident stem cells adapt and respond to environmental cues and injury. The complexity of skin cell types and functions has been illuminated using single-cell technologies, and this development in basic science has direct relevance for various health issues including skin disease, aging, and cancer.  To promote pioneering research in skin biology, expertise in advanced molecular and cellular analyses of the skin is crucial. Additionally, the ability to bridge skin biology from animal models to human tissues is essential. Such research is vital for developing innovative technologies and targeted treatments for skin-related diseases, which is becoming increasingly significant in modern medicine

Your mission

You are an internationally leading expert in cell and molecular biology and will lead groundbreaking research in the field of skin biology. The work involves teaching and supervision from undergraduate to postgraduate levels, and contribution to administrative duties within the department. You will become a group leader with delegated responsibility in various areas, including work environment. You are also expected to collaborate locally, nationally, and internationally, and to carry out outreach activities. You must also continuously acquire funding through external grants.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for an employment as Professor with focus on research the applicant must have demonstrated very good pedagogical skills and excellent scientific skills. 

See the instructions regarding the Appointment Procedure for Teachers at Karolinska Institutet.

Further eligibility requirements

It is a requirement that you have completed 10 weeks of courses on teaching in higher education, as indicated in the recommendations of the Association of Swedish Higher Education Institution. If you lack such education at the time of employment, you must undergo such education during the first two years of employment.

Assessment criteria

The Professorship has a focus on research. The assessment will weight qualifications as follows: scientific skills (3), pedagogical skills (1) and leadership and collaboration skills (2).  

For employment as Professor at Karolinska Institutet, the eligibility requirements and assessment criteria stated in the Instructions regarding the Appointment Procedure are applied in relation to established profile of employment.

See the instructions regarding the Appointment Procedure for Teachers at Karolinska Institutet.

It is particularly meritorious that you have demonstrated

• lead groundbreaking research within the field of cell and molecular biology, with special focus on molecular skin biology, and stem cell dynamics.
• lead internationally recognized research activities in cellular and molecular characterization of skin.
• successfully lead national and international research collaborations that address fundamental biological- and disease-related questions.

After an overall assessment of the expertise and merits of the applicants in relation to the subject area, Karolinska Institutet will determine which of them has the best potential to contribute to a positive development of the activities at KI.

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. Here, 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

Application

Your application must contain the following documents in English: a cover letter as well as a resumé and a qualifications portfolio including a description of your research plan, both presented in accordance with Karolinska Institutet’s template (http://ki.se/qualificationsportfolio). You may change or add to your application at any time up to and including the application deadline date. After the deadline, the process closes, and no amendment or addition can be made to your application.

The applications will be reviewed by external reviewers, most often both national and international. For that reason, all the submitted documents should be written in English.

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

We look forward to receiving your application!

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