Research Assistant

Do you want to contribute to improving human health?

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 strong international profile, 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 140 employees. In addition, we have around 80 PhD students. This position is located in the research group Injuries’ Social Aetiology and Consequences (ISAC).

Your mission

The successful applicant will take part in data collection and analysis within injury epidemiology projects aiming at work related injuries. The research assistant will work in an interdisciplinary team and is expected to be involved in the development of research projects, scientific articles and grant applications.

Your profile

The successful applicant must have a master’s degree in Public Health Sciences or other related field of science. He/she must have very good analytical skills, the ability to promptly grasp new ideas and approaches and a high capacity to fulfil his/her responsibilities and assignments. Furthermore, high ability to speak and write in Swedish and English is a prerequisite. Interest and experience of work life- and occupational injury research and qualitative and quantitative methods are meritorious.

The candidate must be able to work independently and have good interpersonal skills. Personal qualities will be particularly taken into account when recruiting.

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

Read more about ISAC research group

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 2020-04-08.

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

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