Assistant Professor in MR Physics

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Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research? 

In our research group at ME Neuroradiology, Karolinska University Hospital, we are at the forefront of innovation in neuro-MRI. Here, cutting-edge methodological development meets real clinical impact as we create the next generation of pulse sequences and image reconstruction methods to enhance diagnostics for both adults and children. Through close, cross-professional collaboration with MRI nurses and neuroradiologists, we can rapidly translate new ideas into solutions that directly influence patient care, and the majority of our innovations are implemented clinically. We have also developed a streamlined pulse-programming environment that is shared internationally within the MRI research community, significantly shortening the time from concept to functional prototype. The result is a dynamic and creative research environment where technology and clinical practice come together to drive the field forward with speed and high impact.

Your mission 

The applicant should be able to independently drive clinically relevant projects on brain and spine MRI within the group’s research focus. The research and development conducted should lead to technical scientific papers. Current focuses include 3D SWI-EPI, bSSFP, PROPELLER, radial imaging, novel spine pulse sequences, and ultra-fast multi-contrast MRI, all of which also involve motion correction strategies.

The employment as an Assistant Professor is time-limited for 6 years, with the right to apply for promotion to Senior Lecturer.

Eligibility requirements 

Those eligible for employment as an Assistant Professor are individuals who have been awarded a PhD or attained equivalent research competence. Preference should be given to those who were awarded a PhD or attained equivalent research competence no more than seven years, normally, prior to the expiry of the application period for the position as assistant professor. 

Those who have been awarded a PhD or attained equivalent research competence earlier may however be considered if special grounds exist.  

Special grounds refer to: 

• parental leave, 
• positions of trust in trade union organizations 
• mandatory service in the total defense forces 
• long-term illness 

Ground, dates and extent must be clearly specified in the application and verified with relevant documentation. 

Appointment to the position of Assistant Professor requires good scientific skills and good pedagogical skills. ( See the Instructions for the Appointment Procedure for teachers at Karolinska Institutet ). 

It is a requirement that you have completed three 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. 

Bases of assessment 

Scientific expertise will be most important when assessing applicants. Each applicant must demonstrate their programming skills by attaching links to source code (Git repos) written by the applicant in the research field described above.

It is particularly meritorious that you have demonstrated 

• Background in physics, engineering, or computer science.
• Excellent knowledge of MR physics and image reconstruction.
• Excellent knowledge of C/C++ and Python or MATLAB programming, and Linux systems.
• The applicant needs to be able to collaborate well with the MR staff and radiologists at the Dept of Neuroradiology as well as with scientists at Karolinska Institutet.
• Ability to work independently
• International engagement within MRI
• Strong analytical skills

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. 

For employment as Assistant Professor at Karolinska Institutet, the eligibility requirements and assessment criteria stated in the Instructions regarding the Appointment Procedure are applied in relation to established profile of employment. 

What do we offer? 

A creative, international 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 good benefits through our collective agreement.  

Location: Solna

Read more about the Department of Clinical Neuroscience
Read more about the research group you will be part of

Application

Your application must contain the following documents in English: Resumé, qualifications and description of planned research, presented in accordance with Karolinska Institutet’s qualifications portfolio .

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system

Particular assessment for promotion to Senior Lecturer

An Assistant Professor employed in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 4 Section 12a shall be promoted to Senior Lecturer if he or she is eligible for an employment as Senior Lecturer in accordance with the Instructions regarding the Appointment Procedure for Teachers at Karolinska Institutet and is assessed to be suitable for such employment in accordance with the assessment criteria that KI has decided should be applied when being promoted to Senior Lecturer. The assessment criteria stated in the Instructions regarding the Appointment Procedure for Teachers at Karolinska Institutet that was valid at the time of appointment as Assistant Professor will be applied when applying for promotion to Senior Lecturer.  Current assessment criteria is found here. Such promotion results in a permanent position as Senior Lecturer.  

Want to make a difference? Join us and contribute to better health for all!

Type of employment
Temporary position

Contract type
Full time

First day of employment
According to agreement

Salary
Monthly salary

Number of positions
1

Full-time equivalent
100%

City
Solna

County
Stockholms län

Country
Sweden

Reference number
STÖD 2-1060/2026

Contact

• Mikaela Hernberg, HR Administrator, +46852483047,mikaela.hernbergki.se
• Stefan Skare, Research Group Leader, +46708887371

Union representative

• Elisabeth Valenzuela, SEKO, +46852486363
• Per Hydbring, SACO, per.hydbringki.se
• Bodil Moberg, ST-OFR, +46852483601

Published
17.Mar.2026

Last application date
31.Mar.2026

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