Professor in epidemiology

- with focus on research

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MEB) conducts research in epidemiology and biostatistics across a broad range of areas within biomedical science. The department is among the largest of its type in Europe and has especially strong research profiles in psychiatric, cancer, reproductive, pediatric, pharmaco, genetic, and geriatric epidemiology, eating disorders, precision medicine, and biostatistics.

Part of the success of our department is due to our collaborative spirit. Researchers at the department share and co-finance common resources (e.g., IT and an applied biostatistics group). Only researchers who are interested in this model should consider applying. The department is situated at campus Solna. Further information can be found at http://ki.se/en/meb

Description of the subject area

Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events (including disease) in human populations. We apply this definition broadly and do not limit the field to what might traditionally be considered epidemiology. We welcome applications from researchers whose work fits within this wide scope, including research on epidemiological methods, regardless of whether the term epidemiology is explicitly used within their research field.  

Your mission

The department is looking to recruit a world-class epidemiologist who is expected to stimulate and develop the department’s activities within their research field. The focus of the position is research, and we assume that the successful candidate will continue their work within their established research field while also being interested in exploring new research opportunities. Supervision of doctoral students and some teaching in the department’s undergraduate and/or graduate education is expected. A key expectation of the position is to contribute to academic leadership and to engage actively in the development of epidemiology, of MEB as a department, and of Karolinska Institutet as a university. You are expected to contribute to the daily management work, both through physical presence at the workplace and through active and engaged participation in the academic dialogue. You are also expected to have the ambition and willingness to further develop your leadership skills and, over time, to assume greater leadership responsibilities within the department.  

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. 

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

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

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), leadership and collaboration skills (2).

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

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

Considerable emphasis in this recruitment is placed on personal qualities that promote a strong academic environment. We value leadership based on trust, attentiveness, understanding, and clear communication, where collaboration, empathy, and the willingness to grow together with colleagues and students are central values. The ability to build networks and drive collaboration, particularly within epidemiology, is of significant importance.

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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