1-2 hourly positions as research assistant in psychiatric genomics

The Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics conducts research in epidemiology and biostatistics across a broad range of areas within biomedical science. The department is among the largest of its type in Europe and has especially strong research profiles in psychiatric, cancer, reproductive, pediatric, pharmaco, genetic, and geriatric epidemiology, eating disorders, precision medicine, and biostatistics.

Part of the success of our department is due to our collaborative spirit where one factor is that researchers at the Department share and co-finance common resources (e.g., IT and an applied biostatistics group). The department is situated at campus Solna. Further information can be found at http://ki.se/en/meb

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

The KI-Psychiatric Genomics Institute (KI-PGI) at MEB conducts genetic research in major psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia and major depressive disorders. We are one of the leading psychiatric genetics research groups worldwide, led by Prof Patrick Sullivan who is the founder of the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium. We are deeply collaborative, and actively work with at least 10 major genetic, psychiatric, neuroscience, and functional genomic groups within the KI, Sweden, Europe, Australia and the US. For more information please contact Lu Yi, see email address below.

Your mission

The overall aim of the project is to investigate the risks and outcomes in major depressive disorder. Your responsibility is to conduct whole genome analyses on the large-scale datasets, such as UK biobank data, and to interpret the research findings. The tasks will involve the application of advanced statistical genetics tools and the use of high-performance computing resources (e.g. UPPMAX server). The service is an hourly employment of 3 months with the possibility of extension. Anyone who is hired will need to be available to start immediately.

Your profile

The applicant should have relevant training in public health epidemiology, statistics, genetics or related discipline.
The applicant should have documented experience in whole genome analyses.
Having experience with large-scale dataset and/or UPPMAX server is a strong merit.
Programming skill in R, Linux or similar languages is required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required.

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

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

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