Assistant professor in Medical imaging with specialization in imaging technologies in vivo Full-time

Assistant Professor In Medical Imaging With Specialization In Imaging Technologies In Vivo

School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health at KTH

Medical imaging with specialization in imaging technologies in vivo refers to imaging of the living human body and combines the development of advanced imaging techniques and image processing to improve diagnostics and treatment in healthcare, as well as research addressing medical questions in vivo. These imaging techniques may include several modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray imaging, computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, positron emission tomography (PET), and optical methods, often in combination. The techniques are also often used to extract image-based biomarkers, which can provide valuable information about disease status and treatment response. The subject field includes technical innovation in image acquisition and image analysis, as well as the clinical implementation of these technologies to improve healthcare outcomes and contribute to evidence-based medicine.

The assistant professor is expected to establish and lead an independent research group in Medical imaging with specialization in imaging technologies in vivo, complementing and collaborating with existing research groups within the Division of Medical Imaging, at the School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health (CBH) at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. The assistant professor is expected to contribute to strengthening KTH's position within the subject field and to further develop research and the application of advanced imaging techniques in healthcare. This includes initiating new research projects, securing external research funding, establishing collaborations, educating and supervising students and early-career researchers at the master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels, managing the group's finances, and maintaining a safe, stimulating and sound work environment. The duties also include teaching as well as programme and course development at the bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level within medical engineering.

In addition, the assistant professor is expected to represent KTH, the CBH School, and the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Health Systems in scientific and public forums, contribute to academic networks, and develop leadership capabilities to further strengthen medical imaging both nationally and internationally.

An individual who has completed a doctorate or equivalent scientific competence is qualified for appointment as an assistant professor. Candidates who met those qualifications a maximum of seven years before the deadline for applying for the appointment as an assistant professor has expired should be prioritized. Other candidates may also be considered if there are special reasons. Special reasons' refers to absence due to illness, parental leave or other similar circumstances.

Of highest importance is that the applicant has scientific expertise demonstrated through scientific publications, conference attendance, attendance of research cooperation and also other undertakings in the scientific community such as assignments as a reviewer or expert. Potential to qualify for a higher teaching post. This includes the potential for independent development as a researcher and teacher within the subject field in question and also the ability to establish, review and develop the research area in question.

Of second highest importance is that the applicant has experience from a postdoctoral visit in a research environment other than the university at which the applicant defended their doctoral thesis. In application-oriented areas, experience from research and development work within the industry or other organisations is considered to correspond to a traditional postdoc visit to another university. An interest in and understanding of pedagogical development within the subject field in question. Experience conducting research involving multidisciplinary collaboration with medical researchers. Interest in and insights concerning leadership in academia, collaboration with the outside community, and awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues with a particular focus on gender equality.

It is also important that the applicant has administrative expertise.

When assessing applications for promotion to associate professor, provisions according to Section 1.2.4 of Appointments procedure at KTH will be applied. Ability to teach in Swedish is a merit that is given great importance in the application for promotion.