Assistant professor in the environmental epidemiology of mental health and cognitionKarolinska Institutet, Department of Neurobiology, Health Sciences and Society, Aging Research Center, ARC
The Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society (NVS) conducts world leading research in aging, dementia, epidemiology and care sciences. This research extends from basic molecular and cell levels to clinical research and societal studies. NVS educates almost a third of KI students at basic and advanced levels. The Department has approximately 450 employees and a revenue 2017 of 470 million SEK. It comprises eight divisions, located at Campus Flemingsberg and Campus Solna.
Division
Duties
Eligibility requirements
The qualifications required for the post of assistant professor include a doctorate degree or corresponding academic qualification. It is desirable that the applicant has a strong track record in terms of grants, has an independent line of research, and is active in research projects at the intersection of cognitive science, psychological health and physical and psychosocial environmental factors, also with a focus on implementation. It is also desirable that the applicant has experience in leadership of interdisciplinary research projects, has national and international collaborations in this area, and has skills and experience in both epidemiological and experimental research. Good communication skills in Swedish and English are required. Other requirements for this position are good social skills, being accurate and showing ability to work independently.
Bases of assessment
Application process
Promotion of Assistant Professor to Senior Lecturer
Promotion of Assistant Professor to Senior Lecturer with focus on research
Promotion of Assistant Professor to Senior Lecturer with focus on education and research
Teaching in higher education training of 10 weeks or equivalent competence in accordance with Association of Swedish Higher Education Institutions recommendations for qualification as a higher education teacher.
If the applicant is deemed to fulfil all of the above criteria, they will be assessed by two experts in their field and must meet the eligibility requirements that apply to appointments as a Senior Lecturer at Karolinska Institutet.
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