Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?
Your mission
The current postdoc position will focus on biomarkers of olfactory and cognitive function in aging and dementia. You will work with data collected at a Memory clinic (n = 250) and within the population-based Swedish National Study on Aging and Care-Kungsholmen (SNAC-K, n = 2500). Available biomarkers include CSF, blood, and neuroimaging markers. The Memory clinic sample is currently cross-sectional but follow-ups are ongoing. The SNAC-K study covers repeated assessments of olfaction, cognition, and dementia across 18 years. Over the course of the postdoctoral appointment, the candidate will plan, analyze, structure, and report on results from these and other databases.
This is a temporary full-time position of 2 years with start in June 2023.
Your profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and creative person who can work both independently and as a member of a team. The candidate should have a background in psychology or cognitive neuroscience. It is considered favorable if the candidate has knowledge within the fields of cognitive aging or olfactory cognition. Prior experience with longitudinal population-based databases and advanced statistical modelling is also an advantage. Excellent collaborative, communication and scientific writing skills are needed. Very good English skills in speaking and writing are an absolute requirement for the position. Independence and strong motivation are expected throughout the project.
To be eligible for employment as a postdoctor a doctoral degree or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a 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 stress research expertise within the specified areas when assessing applicants. In addition, great emphasis will be placed on collaborative ability, ability to work independently, and 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.
Location: ARC, 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 2023-03-28.
The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.
Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all
Deadline: 2023-03-28 at 23:59
Unit: Aging Research Center, ARC
Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.
Post expires on Tuesday March 28th, 2023