Principal Researcher in the area of biosensing in dermatology Full-time

Principal Researcher in the area of biosensing in dermatology

The Division of Dermatology and Venereology is one of ten divisions at the Department of Medicine, Solna, Karolinska Institutet. The division comprises several research groups in different medical fields, all working on clinical and translational questions in dermatology.

The subject area encompasses biosensing with applications in dermatology, with a particular focus on transdermal and epidermal sensing. This includes the development and characterization of biosensors, such as wearable and microneedle-based platforms, for the detection of biomarkers in the skin and for the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of skin diseases. The area is interdisciplinary, combining medical engineering, bioelectronics, and dermatology to enable translational research and clinical application. Research within the subject area aims to improve the understanding of the pathophysiology of skin diseases through advanced sensing, as well as to develop new tools for personalized treatment and disease monitoring. The integration of biosensors with clinical data and biobank information is central to validating the clinical utility of the sensors and to promoting a precision medicine approach in dermatology.

The position is intended to further strengthen and expand our leading research in biosensing and dermatology. You will lead translational dermatology and conduct independent research on transdermal and epidermal biosensing in dermatology, with particular focus on the development and clinical application of biosensors for the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of skin diseases. The role also includes participation in the research group's other projects. Supervision of postdocs, doctoral students, and master's students is included, as is teaching.

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.

The position is located within the Department of Medicine, Solna. The department consists of ten divisions and each division consists of several research groups. The position is based within Ning Xu Landén´s research group. The research group conducts research in translational dermatology.