Postdoctoral Researcher in AI-Based Risk Modelling: Karolinska Institutet is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to fundamental medical research focusing on AI-supported early detection and personalized surveillance of breast cancer. This position offers an opportunity to work in a prestigious research environment with a focus on innovative methodologies in medical imaging and risk modelling.
Postdoctoral Researcher in AI-Based Risk Modelling for Early Detection of Breast Cancer
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher (Scholarship)
Table of Key Information
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | AI and Medical Imaging for Breast Cancer |
| Location | Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden |
| Type of Scholarship | Tax-exempt postdoctoral stipend |
| Duration | Initial 12 months, with possibility of extension |
| Last Date for Apply | January 21, 2026 |
| Reference Number | STÖD 2-5420/2025 |
Eligibility/Qualification
Required Qualifications
- PhD degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g., medical imaging, machine learning, biostatistics, medical physics, epidemiology).
- Strong background in quantitative data analysis and statistical reasoning.
- Proficiency in Python.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Documented ability to conduct and publish independent research.
Meritorious Qualifications
- Experience with medical imaging data (mammography and/or breast MRI).
- Experience in risk prediction, calibration, survival analysis, or decision modelling.
- Prior experience with AI or machine learning methods applied to medical data, particularly in radiology.
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior researchers.
- Strong interest in clinical translation and early cancer detection.
Job Description
The postdoctoral researcher will play a junior scientific leadership role, focusing on the following duties:
- Development, evaluation, and validation of AI-based imaging risk models.
- Quantitative risk modelling, calibration, and statistical analysis.
- Interpretation of results in a clinical early-detection context.
- Operational supervision of a PhD student, with formal supervisors.
- Scientific coordination and mentoring of a research engineer.
- Preparation of manuscripts for publication in high-impact scientific journals.
- Active participation in national and international research collaborations.
How to Apply
Candidates must submit the following documents (in English or Swedish) via the Varbi recruitment system:
- A complete curriculum vitae, including the date of the thesis defense, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work.
- A comprehensive list of publications.
- A summary of current work (maximum of one page).
Last Date to Apply
January 21, 2026
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