Director of Genetics Research & Professor - Helsinki

Samfundet Folkhälsan; Helsinki; Presencial; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Samfundet Folkhälsan invites applications for the Director and Professor of Genetics Research at FHRC in Helsinki. This internationally recognized scientist will lead the Genetics Research Program, shape its future direction, and may hold a part-time professorship at University of Helsinki.

The role emphasizes research leadership, collaboration across groups, securing competitive funding, and translating genetics insights into societal impact.

Formación

• Has internationally recognized scientific track record in medical genetics/genomics or a closely related field.
• Has demonstrated scientific excellence through publications and a proven ability to secure competitive research funding.
• Has experience in research leadership and development.
• Possesses excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate research groups and build engagement, participation, and exciting research environments.
• Has experience in international collaborations, cross-disciplinary innovation and the ability to translate research into impact.
• Is expected to establish their own research group at the Folkhälsan Research Center.
• Is proficient in English. Swedish proficiency is an advantage; for the professorship, Swedish proficiency is required as the language of instruction is Swedish.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Genetics Research Program and shape its future direction.
• Coordinate research groups and foster engagement and collaboration.
• Establish and lead a research group at FHRC and secure funding.
• Oversee teaching activities in Swedish for the professorship.

Conocimientos

Scientific leadership

Publications record

Grant funding

International collaborations

Communication skills

English proficiency

Educación

PhD in genetics/genomics or related field

Descripción del empleo

Samfundet Folkhälsan invites applications for the Director and Professor of Genetics Research at FHRC in Helsinki. This internationally recognized scientist will lead the Genetics Research Program, shape its future direction, and may hold a part-time professorship at University of Helsinki.

The role emphasizes research leadership, collaboration across groups, securing competitive funding, and translating genetics insights into societal impact.