Research Specialist in Magnetoencephalography (MEG)

Applications are invited for a position as a Research Specialist in Magnetoencephalography (MEG), at the national MEG lab NatMEG, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Neuro division, Karolinska Institutet. The position has a focus on scientific development of brain imaging applications in cognitive and clinical neuroscience using conventional MEG and on-scalp MEG systems.

The position is ideal for a person with an interest in a future career as a researcher and teacher in MEG and brain imaging applications.

The department (CNS) has a long and successful history within brain imaging, clinical and cognitive neuroscience. Qualified development work is also carried out in brain imaging methods, both in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET) and in magnetic and electroencephalography (EEG), conventional MEG, and on-scalp MEG.

The successful candidate will mainly work with the development and application of MEG-based brain imaging applications in cognitive and clinical neuroscience. This development entails a focus on both EEG and conventional MEG methods, and has a particular focus on emerging on-scalp MEG systems and methods. The candidate is also expected to conduct teaching in brain imaging (primarily EEG & MEG) conduct supervision of doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers in the subject, as well as providing support for users at NatMEG.

To be eligible for employment as a Research Specialist, in addition to holding a Degree of Doctor, PhD, or having equivalent scientific expertise, the applicant must have demonstrated research expertise as well as have documented research experience after defending their doctoral dissertation.

The applicant should have a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, medical technology, or an area of equivalent relevance to the position, with documented experience from the development of brain imaging applications in conventional and on-scalp MEG. Expertise in, and experience from developing on-scalp MEG sensors and systems is an advantage. Experience of MEG application development with a focus on neurological diseases such as epilepsy, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease is an advantage.

It is particularly meritorious that the applicant has shown

• Plan for future research based on current science
• National and international research collaborations
• Development of one's own research profile within one's subject area
• Experience from working with conventional MEG systems
• Experience from working with on-scalp MEG systems
• Experience from development of MEG systems and MEG applications
• Experience from combining MEG with other brain imaging methods such as MRI or PET
• Experience from comparative studies focusing on EEG, conventional MEG and on-scalp MEG

It is meritorious that the applicant has shown

• Research grants received in regional, national and international competition
• Presentations and scientific assignments at international congresses

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.

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 a state university, which entitles to several benefits such as extended holiday and generous occupational pension. Employees also have access to our modern gym for free and receive reimbursements for medical care.

Location: Solna

Read more about the Department of Clinical Neuroscience

Read more about the national MEG lab at KI

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We prefer that Your application is written in English, but You can also apply in Swedish. An application must contain the following documents: Resumé, qualifications and description of planned research, presented in accordance with Karolinska Institutet's qualifications portfolio.

Welcome to apply at the latest October 19th 2021.

The application must be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.