Statistician in chronic inflammatory disease/cardiology

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

At the division of clinical epidemiology at the Department of Medicine, Solna we are on the forefront of research development within clinical epidemiology. We answer research questions of interest to patients, healthcare providers and policy makers using unique real-life data from clinical practice, biobanks and administrative healthcare registers. Our research groups represent all parts of clinical medicine; from obstetrics to chronic inflammation. Working with us will provide you with an exceptional opportunity to learn from the best, collaborate across research areas, and contribute to world-leading research.

Your mission

For this position we are looking for a statistician who will be able to take the lead in analyzing data related to comorbidities and clinical outcomes in patients with chronic inflammatory disease and valvular heart disease. You will be requested to put up analysis plans, analyze data using SAS and R, and provide input on team-members work. You will also be asked to participate in journal clubs, seminars, and research groups meetings. Some of the tasks are related to collaboration projects between pharmaceutical companies and Karolinska Institutet. There will be opportunities for the applicant to engage in a vast range of scientific projects, depending on the applicants’ qualifications, experience, and interests.

Your profile

We are looking for a statistician with at least a master´s degree in biostatistics/statistics/epidemiology. Fluency in written and spoken English is required, while proficiency in Swedish is an advantage but not mandatory. You need to be a skilled programmer, preferably using SAS and/or R. Having a background in medicine/biology/genetics is a merit.

Our research groups are highly collaborative, with a strong emphasis on teamwork to drive our projects forward. Therefore, we are looking for candidates who value collaboration and enjoy working closely with others, with good collaboration skills.

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.

Location

The position is located within the Department of Medicine, Solna. The department consists of ten divisions and each division consists of several research groups. The position is located within the Division of Clinical Epidemiology, in research group Johan Askling, and the work will be focused on projects about systemic sclerosis/ myositis (Team Holmqvist). The work will involve a close collaboration with research group Lars Lund (Team Bahira Shahim), with focus on heart disease.

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Application

The application is to be submitted through the Varbi recruitment system.In this recruitment, you will apply with your CV without a personal letter. Instead, you will answer some questions about why you are applying for the job in the application form. 

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