Postdoctoral studies in working life and health research - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to better health for all?

The Unit of Occupational Medicine conducts research in the area of working life and health. The goal of our research is to identify and prevent psychosocial, ergonomic, physical, and chemical health risks in the work environment. Our activities include research, education and dissemination of information. The unit is closely linked to, and shares its’ facilities with, the Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine (CAMM) at Region Stockholm.

We are looking for a person who wants to work with epidemiological studies in the field of working life and health. The person will be employed by the Unit for Occupational Medicine at the Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet.

Your mission

This post doc position is focused on research in a large epidemiological project focusing on occupations, psychosocial and ergonomic working conditions, and health-related outcomes, particularly mental health and early labor-market exit. Health inequalities within the working population and their background are also studied. In these projects, you are expected to participate in data processing and analysis as well as writing scientific reports.

Your profile

Qualified to be employed as a postdoctor is one who has obtained a doctorate or has equivalent scientific competence. Applicants who have not completed a doctorate at the end of the application period may also apply, provided that all requirements for a completed degree are met before the (intended) date of employment. This must be substantiated by the applicant's main supervisor, director or equivalent.

We are looking for a highly motivated person with a strong interest in epidemiology as related to working life. You need to have a PhD in medical science, public health science, occupational health or the like. Previous experience in epidemiological research is essential, and relevant background in public health or occupational epidemiology is an advantage. Good skills in statistical software, such as SAS or Stata, is a requirement. The applicant must also have experience in writing and publishing scientific articles. Teaching experience is 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.

The position is placed at the Unit of Occupational Medicine, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Solna

Application

An employment application must contain the following documents in English or Swedish:

• A complete resumé, including date of the thesis defence, title of the thesis, previous academic positions, academic title, current position, academic distinctions, and committee work
• A complete list of publications
• A summary of current work (no more than one page)
• A personal letter

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