Professor of stroke research

- with focus on research

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The department of clinical science and education, Södersjukhuset (KI SÖS) conducts internationally recognized research focusing on common diseases and medical conditions, as well as education from undergraduate to doctoral level. The overall aim of all activities is to improve human health. The professorship is based at Södersjukhuset and represents a strategically important link between Karolinska Institutet and clinical practice, providing strong opportunities for clinically relevant research and research-based education in close collaboration with healthcare services. Stroke research at KI SÖS focuses on acute care as well as the relationship between stroke and metabolic diseases such as diabetes, and encompasses epidemiological, clinical, and experimental studies.

Description of the subject area

Globally, stroke is the third leading cause of death and disability. Each year, an estimated 12 million new cases occur, and nearly 7 million people die as a result. At the same time, the prevalence of diabetes is increasing rapidly and now affects more than 500 million adults worldwide, leading to a growing burden of serious long-term complications. Stroke is one of the most important of these; diabetes more than doubles the risk of ischemic stroke, worsens neurological outcomes, and increases mortality. Research at the interface between diabetes and stroke addresses a critical knowledge gap between neurological and metabolic diseases—two areas that often develop in parallel and where a multidisciplinary perspective is essential. The large number of patients seeking both acute and planned care for diabetes and neurological complications provides a solid foundation for advanced preclinical and clinical research, as well as teaching at both undergraduate and advanced levels.

Your mission

You are expected to lead a research group working on experimental research in stroke and diabetes. The role also involves integrating experimental studies with clinical and epidemiological research. Part of the assignment is to conduct mechanistic research on novel pharmacological treatments for diabetes and obesity, for example GLP-1 receptor agonists, with a focus on neurological complications.

Furthermore, you are expected to actively contribute to and support the development of a cohesive educational environment by participating in teaching at KI at both undergraduate and advanced levels. As a professor, you are also expected to contribute to the strategic development of research and education within the department, Campus South, and Karolinska Institutet as a whole.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for an employment as Professor with focus on research the applicant must have demonstrated excellent scientific skills and very good pedagogical 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.

See the instructions regarding the Appointment Procedure for Teachers at Karolinska Institutet.

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 established profile of employment:

See the instructions regarding the Appointment Procedure for Teachers at Karolinska Institutet.

[Additional assessment criteria that are important for the specific employment can be added below.]

It is furthermore meritorious that you have demonstrated

• Experience of independently leading stroke research, including work with animal models and experimental methods.
• Experience of research at the interface between metabolic and neurological diseases.
• Proficiency in the Swedish language, as the position involves clinical issues and collaboration with clinical practice.

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. 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: Södersjukhuset, Södermalm in Stockholm

Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset – KI SÖS

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Application

Your application must contain the following documents: a cover letter as well as a resumé and a qualifications portfolio including a description of your research plan, both presented in accordance with Karolinska Institutet’s template . You may change or add to your application at any time up to and including the application deadline date. After the deadline, the process closes, and no amendment or addition can be made to your application.

The applications will be reviewed by external reviewers, most often both national and international. For that reason, we prefer that the documents are in English.

KI applies individual and differentiated salary setting in accordance with our collective agreements RALS and RALS-T.

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all!

1. Head of department Erik Melén, [email protected]

1. Carina Eklund, OFR/ST, [email protected]
2. Claes Frostell, SACO, [email protected]