Research coordinator Part-time

Research Coordinator

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

Research area: Detection of high-risk recurrence and optimization of salvage strategies after radiation treatment in prostate cancer and establishing a dedicated training program for table side assistants in urologic robotic surgery.

Your mission

We are recruiting a Research Coordinator to strengthen our project on optimizing salvage strategies after radiotherapy in prostate cancer. The successful candidate will contribute both to scientific analysis and to the clinical implementation of research findings.

This is a temporary employment during 1 year.

Key responsibilities include:

• Linking PSMA PET/CT imaging reports with national quality registries and performing advanced statistical analyses.
• Refining definitions of biochemical recurrence, evaluating predictors of progression, and assessing salvage treatment strategies.
• Designing structured training programs to translate research outcomes into clinical practice, with a focus on robotic urologic surgery.
• Developing and implementing educational modules for surgical and clinical staff to accelerate adoption of new diagnostic and treatment strategies.
• Contributing to manuscript preparation, dissemination of findings, and coordination of interdisciplinary collaborations.

Your profile

• Graduate-level education in life science, medicine or related field.
• Clinical experience in urologic robotic surgery and tableside assistance.
• Strong background in hands-on training of multidisciplinary clinical staff.
• Proven expertise in academic publishing.

Assessment criteria: It is particularly meritorious that the applicant has demonstrated:

• Excellent proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• International and interdisciplinary work experience
• Documented experience in project management and delivery of results within set timelines.
• Great importance is placed on personal suitability.

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. Our vision is to pursue the development of knowledge about life and to promote a better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct successful medical research and hold the largest range of medical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is also a state university, which entitles you to several good benefits through our collective agreement. And you get to practice freely in our modern wellness facilities, where trained staff are on site.

In addition to this, you will also get:

• A unique opportunity to combine research excellence with clinical translation, shaping both science and practice in prostate cancer management.
• A dynamic, internationally competitive academic environment at Karolinska Institutet.
• The possibility to directly impact patient outcomes, clinical guidelines, and surgical education.
• Collaboration with world-leading experts in cancer research, robotic surgery, and medical training.

Location: Solna