Research assistant

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Within our research group you will find a unique opportunity to work closely together with cutting edge researchers in public health and epidemiology, especially intervention studies. We offer an engaging and international research environment where you may contribute to high quality research that can be translated into public health investments.

Your mission

As a research assistant you will be required to assist in writing articles based on existing research material. You will work under the supervision of junior and senior researchers in searching and summarizing relevant literature; summarizing data and presenting them in tables and graphs, discussing their content and drafting scientific articles.

Your profile

You should have completed a Master level education in Epidemiology and/or Public Health (having discussed a Master thesis counts as achieved education). You are well acquainted with the design and analysis of longitudinal studies. Further, you should have documented interest and experience of public health matters, especially concerning children’s and adolescents’ physical and mental health (e.g. participation in projects in this field). You are fluent in written and spoken English and in scientific writing.

Having a BA education comprising medical subjects is a merit. Likewise, having a deep knowledge and understanding of global health issues ( e.g. community nutrition in low income countries, or global mental health) is also a merit.

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 2020-06-02.

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

Permanent position is initiated by a six months trial period.

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