Up to two Postdoctoral Researchers in experimental psychology with a focus on the behavioral defense against disease

We are currently looking for up to two postdoctoral researchers who will be working on several research projects in a research group lead by Professor Mats J. Olsson with a focus on the behavioral defense against disease. Behavior is arguably a cost-effective and first-line defense against disease. Using primarily experimental design (IRL and web-based), we investigate the physiological, perceptual, motivational and emotional processes that promote adaptive behavior in relation to sick kin and strangers.

The position provides an excellent opportunity for transition to career independence and an engaging and international research environment where you will be able to contribute to internationally leading research.

The postdoctoral researcher will be based at the Division of Psychology , Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet. The postdoctoral researcher will mainly work with data collection, statistical analysis, manuscript writing, and grant applications. The appointment is for two years, with potentially a possibility for prolongation contingent on funding and performance. The successful candidate will be a part of a productive and dynamic research environment and work closely with the study team to:

• Conduct ongoing research
• Design and conduct IRL experiments but also web-based studies
• Develop analysis plans to test study hypotheses and conduct statistical analyses
• Prepare manuscripts for publication

Applicants must have a PhD in psychology, human behavioral ecology, cognitive science / neuroscience, biomedicine or an allied discipline. The successful candidate must have experience of conducting experiments, data management, collecting and managing biological samples and analysis. Excellent English skills in speaking and writing is a requirement and good Swedish skills are meritorious. Research experience in the field of the behavioral defense, perception (visual, vocal, or olfactory) of social cues (such as judgments of attractiveness or trustworthiness) is also meritorious. The work involves close collaboration with national and international researchers, therefore, collaborative skills within an international context is highly valued. We also attach great importance to personal characteristics and suitability.

To be eligible for employment as a postdoctor a doctoral degree or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree is required. This eligibility requirement must be fulfilled at the latest at the time of the employment decision. It is considered as an advantage if you have completed your doctoral degree within the last three years, if there are special reasons, your degree may have been completed earlier.

A creative and inspiring environment with wide-ranging expertise and interests. Karolinska Institutet is one of the world's leading medical universities. At Karolinska Institutet, 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.

Location: Solna

Read more about the research group you will be part of here
Read more about the Perceptual Neuroscience Lab here

Application

An employment application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:

• A complete resumé, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work
• A complete list of publications
• A summary of current work (no more than one page)

Welcome to apply at the latest June 4th 2024. 

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