Professor of Clinical Genetics and Genomics combined with employment as at least specialist physician at Karolinska University Hospital NEW

Professor of Clinical Genetics and Genomics Combined with Employment as Specialist Physician at Karolinska University Hospital

Karolinska Institutet, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery with focus on research

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

The Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery conducts both preclinical and clinical research across a wide range of medical fields, including Clinical Genetics. The research groups in Clinical Genetics are based at BioClinicum in Solna. Over the past 10 years, studies on genetic diseases have undergone rapid development, driven by new opportunities in both genetic diagnostics and treatment. This progress has not only improved our ability to diagnose genetic diseases at an earlier stage but also opened the door to more personalized treatment strategies. Thanks to advancements in genetics, we now have a much greater understanding of the various mechanisms underlying a range of genetically caused diseases. Given the increased scope and expanded focus in this field, we are now establishing a combined position as professor in Clinical Genetics and Genomics. We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable individual who wants to be part of our department and contribute to strengthening our work in research, diagnostics, and treatment of genetic diseases.

Description of the Subject Area

The rapid development in the field of Clinical Genetics encompasses both rare inherited diseases and acquired genetic conditions. In Sweden, around half a million people live with a rare disease, and globally, the number rises to as high as 350 million. More than 70% of these conditions have a genetic cause, making the field highly relevant for both clinical care and research. In order to provide better conditions for people with rare diseases, it is crucial to offer early and accurate diagnostics, as well as equal access to care and treatment. For this to become a reality, research on rare diseases is required, particularly in the areas of diagnostics and treatment. By developing new diagnostic methods and treatment options, we can provide these patients with a better quality of life and the opportunity for more targeted and effective care. In addition to rare diseases, the field also includes acquired genetic conditions, with cancer being one of the most prominent examples. Here, genetic diagnostics play a central role in understanding disease mechanisms, identifying potential biomarkers, and developing more effective treatments. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and forward-looking research environment, where you will play a central role in developing and implementing new methods and strategies to address future challenges in Clinical Genetics and Genomics.

Your Mission

We are looking for an experienced specialist in Clinical Genetics who conducts high-level international research within the field. You will serve as a research leader (team or group leader) and supervise both PhD students and junior researchers. You will actively work to implement new research findings and advanced methods into diagnostics within healthcare. You will also further develop the field through close collaboration with colleagues in academia and healthcare, both locally, nationally, and internationally. The position includes the responsibility to develop education in Clinical Genetics, teach in the undergraduate medical program, and actively participate in research education and specialist training in Clinical Genetics. The position is based at the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery at Karolinska Institutet at 50% of full-time employment, and at the Medicial Unit Clinical Genetics and Genomics at Karolinska University Hospital in Solna at 50% of full-time employment.

Karolinska University Hospital, Medical Diagnostic Function Karolinska, the Clinical Genetics and Genomics Medical Unit (ME), is a regional center specializing in genetics and genomics that performs laboratory diagnostics of genetic diseases and provides comprehensive information and support to patients and families affected by hereditary conditions. The Clinical Genetics and Genomics Medical Unit offer information about genetic diseases to healthcare providers. This includes both patient-specific inquiries and general information about genetic conditions. The information is provided through informal verbal responses as well as more comprehensive investigations with written reports. The consultation services also include ward rounds and conferences.

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 and clinical 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. The employment will be combined with an employment as a specialist physician, assistant chief physician or chief physician in Clinical Genetics at Medical Unit Clinical Genetics and Genomics at Karolinska University Hospital and therefore you must have a Swedish medical license with specialist competence in Clinical Genetics, as well as fulfill the National Board of Health and Welfare's requirements for practicing medicine in Sweden. Since the position includes clinical work, you must, besides English, demonstrate proficiency in Swedish, Norwegian or Danish (C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR.)

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), and clinical 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:

It is furthermore meritorious that you have demonstrated

• Experience in initiating and leading national and international collaborations.

• Experience in developing and leading educational initiatives within the field.

• Extensive collaboration with the surrounding community.

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 innovative medical research and provide the largest range of biomedical 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: Solna

Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery | Karolinska Institutet

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.

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

For the clinical employment at Karolinska University Hospital, assessment of the applicant's clinical qualifications by the hospital's Expert Committee is mandatory.

To obtain an employment as specialist physician (chief physician, assistant chief physician, specialist physician) at Karolinska University Hospital, assessment of the applicant's clinical qualifications by the hospital's Expert Committee is mandatory. Hence, the documents listed below are required for determining the correct service level:

• Karolinska's curriculum vitae templatefor physicians, electronically completed in accordance with the instructions, with periods of employment and leave of absence calculated and summarized, and signed and certified by a person who is not a close relative – download here (in Swedish) – download here . • Swedish licence to practice medicine. • Specialist certificate(s) * • PhD degree certificate** • Certificate regarding docent/associate professor ** • List of 10 most important publications

*including specialist certificate(s) from other countries **when applicable

Criteria for Specialist Physician Positions at Karolinska University Hospital: • Appointment as assistant chief physician at Karolinska University Hospital requires a minimum of three years of full-time clinical service. • Appointment as chief physician requires a minimum of five years of full-time clinical service within the primary specialty in addition to certified specialist competence, as well as a defined area of medical responsibility and expertise, and documented teaching and supervisory qualifications. A doctoral degree (PhD) is also required for appointment as Senior Consultant.

Before appointing a position that involves the care of children and adolescents, the candidate offered the position will be checked against the suspicion and criminal records.

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