Database coordinator in NEAR - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research?

Your mission

We are looking for a highly capable database coordinator to enhance the performance of the organization's database included in the National E-Infrastructure on Aging Research (NEAR). NEAR consists of 15 databases derived from longitudinal cohort studies located in different geographical areas in Sweden. The databases participating in NEAR include more than 180,000 people over age 50. As a database coordinator you will be responsible in implementing standardized database management procedures, and overseeing the installation, security, and upgrading of the NEAR’s database. You will be responsible in supervising and mentoring a team of database managers and to develop procedures to ensure data integrity and quality. Together with a team, you will also help the users of the infrastructure by cleaning, preparing and harmonize data for specific research projects. You will be part in different research projects and act as a project leader in some. In addition, you will have the possibility to participate scientifically in projects, as well as conducting your own research using data from NEAR. The position also includes some administrative tasks.

This is a temporary position (substitute employment) of up to one year, with the possibility of extension.

Your profile

To ensure success as a database manager, you should possess extensive knowledge of database management, technologies and architecture as well as data security. Qualified to be employed as a database coordinator is one who has obtained a master’s degree in a quantitative subject or has equivalent competence. Preferably in epidemiology, public health, computer science or statistics. You need to have good knowledge in the Microsoft office package and statistical software (e.g., Stata, SPSS or R).

The position demands high level of organizational, interpersonal and communicational skills, prestige less collaboration and great attention to detail. Moreover, you need to be able to work independently and take initiative. Advanced analytical, problem-solving skills and experiences in leadership will be premiered. Very good English in both written and spoken is a demand. Good Swedish is highly valued.

Meritorious qualifications:

• A doctoral degree
• Previous experience in database management
• Experience of working in a research center
• Experience working with an infrastructure or core facility
• Experience in working with population based longitudinal surveys and registry data 
• Experience in multi-disciplinary work
• Experience in aging and health

What do we offer?

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 better health for all. At Karolinska Institutet, we conduct innovative medical research and provide the largest range of biomedical education in Sweden. Karolinska Institutet is a state university, which entitles employees to several benefits such as extended holiday and a generous occupational pension. Employees also have free access to our modern gym and receive reimbursements for medical care.

Location: Solna

Your career continues here

ARC – Aging Research Center

NEAR – The National E-infrastructure for Aging Research

Application

Welcome to apply at the latest 2022-01-03.

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

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

• A complete CV including degree date and degree title
• A personal letter including a summary of current work (no more than one page)

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