Research assistant - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Workplace
At the Department of Global Public Health we conduct research, teaching and applied work based on public health science and epidemiology. The research is aimed at analysing health determinants on the population level, and developing and evaluating preventative structural and individualised measures, including legislation and guidelines. The field also includes health economics, health systems research and implementation research. Our activities have a strongly international flavour, and the Department's researchers are scientific advisers to authorities and other decision-makers on the regional, national and international level. The Department is divided into research groups operating within the fields of global health, public health epidemiology and social medicine with a total of 150 employees. In addition, we have around 80 PhD students. This position is located in the EPHIR research group.

EPHIR (Epidemiology and Public Health Intervention Research) For more information about the research group click on the link: here.

Your mission
Library searches and scientific reviews of papers and metanalysis in the surgical area. Reports in the form of a scientific report and a scientific paper, both in English.

Your profile
Master’s in public health or similar. Documented knowledge in reviews and metanalysis. Good knowledge in statistics and ability to write in scientific English. Good levels in oral English and Swedish is also mandatory. An additional credit is if the applicant has performed reviews and metanalysis in the surgical area. Emphasis will be put on personal characteristics.

What do we offer?
A creative and inspiring environment full of expertise and curiosity. 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

Application
Welcome to apply at the latest 2020-03-08.

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

Permanent position are initiated by a six months trial period.

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