Postdoctoral Researcher in Social Gerontology with focus on health and social care for older people - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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Your mission

Together with other researchers, you will contribute to research within three research projects: “Aging in place – from policy to practice”, “Inequality dynamics over the life course” and “Health and social care for older people in the wake of Covid-19”. The research projects concern studies of shortcomings in the structure and quality of health and social care for older people with complex care needs in Sweden using a mixed method approach. Your focus will primarily be on the quantitative aspects of the projects, doing analyses on register data from multiple databases. The position is placed within the Social Gerontology unit at ARC.

During the postdoctoral appointment period, you will be expected to contribute to the development of specific research topics within these programs, as well as other ongoing work within the unit. You will also be expected to take an active part in applications for research funding.

The position will include some teaching and course administration.

This is a temporary full-time position of 1 year (2022.02.01 – 2023.01.31).

Your profile

We are looking for a highly motivated and creative person who can work both independently and as a team member in our research group.

You should have:

• A background in Public Health Sciences.
• Experience in programming and data analysis in SAS and/or STATA.
• Experience with advanced statistical methods relevant for analyses of health and social care data.
• Documented experience in managing and analysing health and social care register data. Publications in a relevant field demonstrating this skill is required.
• Relevant knowledge of the organisation of health and social care for older people in Sweden.
• Very good English skills in speaking and writing and be able to read and understand Swedish.

It is meritorious if the candidate has:

• Experience of doing research related to social inequality in aging.
• Experience with course administration and postgraduate teaching within the field of public health.

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.

This position is suitable for you who are at the beginning of your research career and have recent experience as a doctoral student.

Bases of assessment

We stress research expertise within the specified areas when assessing applicants. In addition, great emphasis will be placed on collaborative ability, ability to work independently, and personal suitability.

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

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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)

Welcome to apply at the latest 2021-12-16.

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

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