Professor in Tissue Biology

Karolinska Institutet; Solna kommun; Presencial; SEK 55.800 - 100.440; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Creative and inspiring environment

Opportunities for knowledge exchange

Collective agreements benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Karolinska Institutet is seeking a Professor in Tissue Biology, based in Solna, Sweden. The candidate will lead a research team focused on understanding fibrosis and tissue regeneration, contribute to teaching, and apply for research funding.

This prestigious role requires demonstrated pedagogical and scientific skills, with an emphasis on breakthrough research in tissue biology. Join one of the leading medical universities where creative collaboration thrives and opportunities for professional growth are abundant.

Formación

• Demonstrated strong pedagogical skills and excellent scientific track record.
• Experience in leading research collaborations.
• Expertise in tissue biology focused on fibrosis and regeneration.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a research team in tissue biology.
• Teach and supervise students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Apply for external grants for funding.

Conocimientos

Pedagogical skills

Scientific skills

Leadership and collaboration skills

Educación

Doctorate in relevant field

10 weeks of courses on teaching in higher education

Descripción del empleo

Karolinska Institutet, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology

with focus on research

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

CMB researchers have the goal to carry out ground-breaking research across different areas of cell and molecular biology and regularly publish their results in top-ranked journals. The department is located in Biomedicum, an interdisciplinary research centre designed to concentrate much of the experimental research conducted at Karolinska Institutet Campus Solna.

Description of the subject area

We are seeking a professor in tissue biology, preferably with particular expertise in research on fibrosis and tissue regeneration. Fibrosis and tissue regeneration represent two opposing aspects of the wound‑healing process, where fibrosis limits the restoration of functional tissue after injury. This limitation is particularly critical in the adult mammalian central nervous system, where lesions lead to scar formation at the expense of tissue regeneration. Understanding how fibrosis is linked to regeneration failure may enable the development of new therapeutic strategies. The research should focus on non‑regenerating organs, including but not limited to the mammalian central nervous system.

Your mission

You are an internationally recognised scientific expert in tissue biology, preferably with a focus on fibrosis and regeneration. You will lead a research team and have delegated responsibilities, including for work environment. The work also involves teaching and supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The position requires contribution to general administrative duties when called upon, and collaboration locally, nationally, and internationally. You are also expected to continuously and effectively apply for funding through external grants.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for employment as a Professor with a 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 the subject‑area of the established recruitment profile.

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 (2), 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 the established profile of employment:

It is furthermore meritorious that you have demonstrated the ability to

• conduct research leading to significant, breakthrough discoveries in tissue biology, with a particular focus on fibroblast function, fibrosis and tissue regeneration, preferably with an emphasis on the mammalian central nervous system;
• successfully lead national and international research collaborations.

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. The crossover collaborations have pushed KI to be at the forefront of global research. Several of your colleagues 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 its collective agreement.

Contract type: Full time
First day of employment: Upon agreement
Salary: Monthly salary
Number of positions: 1
Full‑time equivalent: 100%
City: Solna
County:
Country: Sweden
Reference number:
Union representative: Bodil Moberg, ST‑OFR, [e-mail]