Assistant Professor in immunology with a focus on tissue-resident immune cells in liver tumours

Karolinska Institutet

  • Flemingsberg, Stockholm
  • Tillfälligt
  • Heltid
  • 6 dagar sedan
Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?Liver cancer is a major global health threat with increasing incidences worldwide. The Björkström group at Karolinska Institutet focuses on how the phenotype and function of tissue-resident lymphocytes is influenced by the tumour microenvironment. In our studies, we combine unique human cohorts with the latest technology to contribute to the development of new immunological treatment methods.Your missionThe position is research-oriented, and the successful candidate is expected to take overall responsibility for this defined research direction in close collaboration with the rest of the group.The employment as Assistant Professor is time limited for 4 years with the right to apply for promotion to Senior Lecturer.Eligibility requirementsWe are looking for a person with a PhD in biology/life sciences with publications in internationally renowned peer-reviewed journals on human tissue residency lymphocyte biology. The person should be scientifically driven with good communication skills and the ability to collaborate and work productively in a team. The candidate should also have a strong, documented background in single-cell analysis and experience in flow cytometry, functional immunological analysis and working with patient material. The candidate is expected to apply for their own research grants and supervise doctoral students as a principal or co-supervisor, as well as other students. When appointing the position, we will place particular emphasis on academic skills, proven research competence, strong commitment and excellent communication skills. We place great importance on personal suitability. Fluency in both written and spoken English is a requirement.Those eligible for employment as an Assistant Professor are individuals who have been awarded a PhD or attained equivalent research competence. Preference should be given to those who were awarded a PhD or attained equivalent research competence no more than seven years, normally, prior to the expiry of the application period for the position as assistant professor.Those who have been awarded a PhD or attained equivalent research competence earlier may however be considered if special grounds exist.Special grounds refer to:
  • parental leave,
  • positions of trust in trade union organizations
  • mandatory service in the total defense forces
  • long-term illness
Ground, dates and extent must be clearly specified in the application and verified with relevant documentation.It is a requirement that you have completed three 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.Bases of assessmentWhen assessing applicants, we place emphasis on scientific expertise in immunology and experience with tissue-resident lymphocytes. Teaching experience and leadership skills, such as document ongoing supervision / co-supervision of PhD-students or experience in organizing scientific meetings, are particularly meritorious. Previous acquired research grants are also meritorious.For employment as Assistant 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.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, international 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 good benefits through our collective agreement.Location: Flemingsberg--[Video about Karolinska Institutet, how we all work towards "a better health for all"] ----[Video about Karolinska Institutet, Doctor, Dentist and Optician"] ----- [Video about a workingday in Flemingsberg, delete if the location is in Solna] ---ApplicationWe prefer that Your application is written in English, but You can also apply in Swedish. An application must contain the following documents: Resumé, qualifications and description of planned research, presented in accordance with Karolinska Institutet’s .Welcome to apply at the latest XX-XX-XXThe application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment systemPermanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.Particular assessment for promotion to Senior LecturerAn Assistant Professor employed in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 4 Section 12a shall be promoted to Senior Lecturer if he or she is eligible for an employment as Senior Lecturer in accordance with the Instructions regarding the Appointment Procedure for Teachers at Karolinska Institutet and is assessed to be suitable for such employment in accordance with the assessment criteria that KI has decided should be applied when being promoted to Senior Lecturer. The assessment criteria stated in the Instructions regarding the Appointment Procedure for Teachers at Karolinska Institutet that was valid at the time of appointment as Assistant Professor will be applied when applying for promotion to Senior Lecturer. Such promotion results in a permanent position as Senior Lecturer.Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all! Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100% | Ort: Flemingsberg | Län: Stockholms län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: STÖD 2-3365/2025 | Kontakt: Niklas Björkström, Rekryterande chef niklas.bjorkstrom@ki.se, Niklas Björkström, Rekryterande chef niklas.bjorkstrom@ki.se, Jenna Almqvist, HR-Partner jenna.almqvist@ki.se, Jenna Almqvist, HR-Partner jenna.almqvist@ki.se, | Facklig företrädare: Peter Svensson, SACO peter.svensson@ki.se, Peter Svensson, SACO peter.svensson@ki.se, Mari Gilljam, OFR mari.gilljam@ki.se, Mari Gilljam, OFR mari.gilljam@ki.se, Elizabeth Valenzuela, SEKO elizabeth.valenzuela@ki.se, Elizabeth Valenzuela, SEKO elizabeth.valenzuela@ki.se, | Publicerat: 2025-08-28 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2025-09-11

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